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Gbl Sustainability Profile

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Gbl, officially known as Gbl Group, is a prominent player in the global logistics and supply chain management industry, headquartered in Belgium. Founded in the early 2000s, Gbl has established itself as a leader in providing innovative logistics solutions across Europe and beyond, with a strong operational presence in key markets. The company specialises in a range of services, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution, distinguished by its commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Gbl's unique approach integrates advanced technology and data analytics, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced customer satisfaction. With a reputation for reliability and excellence, Gbl has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking comprehensive logistics support. Its dedication to quality service and continuous improvement has solidified its standing in the competitive logistics landscape.

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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Gbl's score of 71 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gbl's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GBL reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 851,000 kg CO2e, comprising 103,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 741,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, total emissions were slightly higher at approximately 875,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 162,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 5,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 708,000 kg CO2e. GBL has committed to significant climate targets, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, reflecting their status as a carbon-neutral company since 2020. Additionally, they have set an intermediary target of 50% coverage of Scope 3 emissions by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. GBL's commitment to sustainability is evident in their comprehensive approach to managing and reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
150,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
70,000
00,000
00,000
00,000
0,000
0,000
Scope 3
11,514,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gbl's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gbl's primary industry is Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gbl'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 Gbl is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gbl's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gbl's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 95% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
95%
Employee Commuting
4%
Capital Goods
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Gbl'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.

Gbl 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
Reduction Actions

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