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Materialise

Materialise NV, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading player in the 3D printing industry, specialising in software solutions and additive manufacturing services. Founded in 1990, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the field, with significant milestones including the development of innovative software for 3D printing and the expansion of its operational footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia. Materialise offers a range of core products, including the Materialise Magics software suite and advanced 3D printing services, which are distinguished by their ability to streamline workflows and enhance production efficiency. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner for industries such as healthcare, automotive, and aerospace. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Materialise continues to drive advancements in additive manufacturing technology.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Materialise'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.

76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Materialise's score of 76 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Materialise's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Materialise reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,230,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,930,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 210,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions constituting the majority at approximately 11,100,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 13,640,000 kg CO2e. Materialise has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero global emissions by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement's most stringent targets. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2029, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects their dedication to mitigating climate change impacts and is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5ºC. Overall, Materialise's proactive approach to sustainability and emissions reduction positions it as a responsible leader in the software and services sector, headquartered in Belgium.

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Scope 1
900,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,700,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
10,700,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Materialise's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Materialise is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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