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, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 103,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 17,071,496,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights GBL's significant carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from its value chain. GBL has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects GBL's status as carbon neutral since 2020. Additionally, GBL has an intermediary target of achieving 50% coverage of its Scope 3 emissions by 2025. In 2023, GBL's emissions were reported as 166,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 5,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 708,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, indicating a focus on reducing direct and electricity-related emissions. The company has also disclosed its portfolio targets, which cover 84% of its total investment and lending activities by asset value as of 2022, ensuring that its operations are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, GBL's climate strategy reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions across its operations, with a clear focus on both immediate and long-term sustainability goals.
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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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