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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Gbl's score of 61 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, GBL reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 17.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 103 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 17.0 trillion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects GBL's commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. GBL has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and underscores GBL's status as a carbon-neutral company since 2020. Additionally, GBL aims for 50% coverage of its Scope 3 emissions by 2025, demonstrating a proactive approach to managing its broader environmental impact. The company’s long-term strategy includes achieving net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035. GBL's portfolio targets cover 84% of its total investment and lending activities, ensuring that its financial operations contribute to climate goals consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, GBL's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a robust framework for addressing climate change, with clear targets and a focus on comprehensive emissions management.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 150,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 70,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 11,514,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000,000,000 |
Gbl's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.


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