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Etex

Etex, officially known as Etex Group, is a leading global player in the building materials industry, headquartered in Belgium. Founded in 1905, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions for construction and renovation. Etex is renowned for its diverse range of products, including lightweight building materials, roofing systems, and fire protection solutions. What sets Etex apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that their offerings not only meet but exceed industry standards. With a robust market position, Etex has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its eco-friendly initiatives and cutting-edge technologies. The company continues to drive advancements in the construction sector, making it a trusted partner for builders and architects worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Etex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Clay Construction Products 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Etex's score of 34 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Etex's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Etex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 870,447,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 148,471,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2,658,553,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions intensity, with a target of a 35% reduction in absolute emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. Etex has made significant progress towards this goal, achieving a 22.8% reduction in emissions for Scopes 1 and 2 compared to the 2018 reference baseline. The company is also committed to reaching net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term sustainability strategy. The emissions intensity for Scopes 1 and 2 in 2023 was reported at 137 kg CO2e per tonne of sellable finished goods produced. Etex's ongoing initiatives and targets demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the building products sector.

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Scope 1
782,634,110
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Scope 2
157,764,580
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Etex's primary industry is Bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Etex is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Etex is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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