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Bodycote

Bodycote plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading provider of thermal processing services, specialising in heat treatment, metal joining, and surface technology. Founded in 1923, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, and energy. With a commitment to innovation, Bodycote offers unique services such as vacuum heat treatment and surface hardening, which enhance the performance and longevity of metal components. The company is recognised for its extensive network of facilities and its ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet stringent industry standards. Bodycote's reputation for quality and reliability has solidified its position as a market leader in the thermal processing sector, making it a trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Precious Metal Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Bodycote's score of 49 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bodycote's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bodycote reported total carbon emissions of approximately 263,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 118,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 145,100,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 169,174,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Bodycote's emissions in the UK were significantly lower, with total emissions of approximately 12,031,200 kg CO2e, comprising about 4,250,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 7,768,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions were minimal at about 13,200 kg CO2e. Bodycote has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects their commitment to achieving significant reductions in their carbon footprint. The company has already achieved a 14% reduction in total carbon emissions since 2018, demonstrating progress towards their sustainability goals. Overall, Bodycote is actively working towards a more sustainable future by implementing near-term carbon reduction strategies and adhering to industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
170,200,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
198,700,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bodycote's primary industry is Precious metals, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Bodycote is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bodycote is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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