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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.
+11 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, headquartered in Switzerland and operating within the Other business services (74) industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. In 2024, the company reported total emissions of approximately 9.6 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 307,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 8.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. This Scope 3 figure includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services, estimated at approximately 6.6 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Cavotec's total emissions were approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 286,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 842,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 202,000 kg CO2e. Prior to this, in 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 1.6 million kg CO2e, including approximately 233,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1.0 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 338,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 1.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 243,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 976,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 331,000 kg CO2e.
Cavotec has set ambitious reduction targets. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, specifically by 2025. Furthermore, Cavotec has committed to near-term science-based targets to reduce its carbon footprint in line with the Paris Agreement.
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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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