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Cavotec SA, commonly referred to as Cavotec, is a Swiss-based company specialising in innovative engineering solutions within the broader sector of other business services. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, the company operates across multiple regions, serving diverse industries including ports, airports, and industrial facilities. Founded in 1974, Cavotec has established a strong reputation for delivering advanced automation and power supply systems that enhance operational efficiency and safety.
The company’s core offerings include specialised connectors, cable management systems, and automation technology, all designed to optimise complex industrial processes. Known for its pioneering approach, Cavotec has achieved notable milestones in developing environmentally sustainable solutions that set industry standards. Its market position as a leader in innovative engineering solutions underscores its commitment to driving efficiency and safety in demanding operational environments.
+9 vs industry average
Cavotec’s score of 45 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Business Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cavotec, a Swiss-headquartered company in the "Other business services" industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,562,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes 307,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and about 8,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 were purchased goods and services (approximately 6,558,000 kg CO2e), business travel (around 665,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (approximately 427,000 kg CO2e).
For 2023, Cavotec's total emissions were approximately 1,330,000 kg CO2e, comprising 286,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 842,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 202,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, specific data for Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute were not disclosed for 2023.
Cavotec has committed to ambitious climate goals. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (between 2023 and 2025). Furthermore, Cavotec has committed to making near-term science-based targets to reduce its carbon footprint in line with the Paris Agreement. These commitments are publicly available in their annual and sustainability reports. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has recorded Cavotec as having "Committed" near-term targets.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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