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Clay Construction Products
BE
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Etex Sustainability Profile

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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.

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68

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Etex's score of 68 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

82%

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Etex's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Etex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 792,872,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 792,872,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 144,892,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 2,641,592,670 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,937,324,900 kg CO2e). Etex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 22.8% absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, relative to the same baseline. These targets are part of Etex's broader decarbonisation programme, which aligns with the European Green Deal's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon impacts by 2050. Etex's progress is notable, having achieved a 22.8% reduction in absolute emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 2023 compared to the 2018 reference baseline. The company is committed to ongoing improvements and transparency in its emissions reporting, with all data sourced from Etex N.V.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
782,634,110
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
157,764,580
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Etex's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Etex's primary industry is Clay Construction Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Etex's Location?

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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 Etex is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Etex's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Etex's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 12% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
73%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
16%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
7%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Etex's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Etex has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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