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Nexans, a leading global player in the cable and connectivity solutions sector, is headquartered in France. Established in 2000, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability within the industry. Operating across Europe, North America, and Asia, Nexans focuses on various sectors, including energy, telecommunications, and infrastructure.
The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including high-performance cables, connectivity solutions, and smart grid technologies, distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. Nexans is recognised for its strong market position, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, Nexans continues to shape the future of connectivity in an increasingly digital world.
84
DitchCarbon score
+60 vs industry average
Nexans’s score of 84 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Nexans's reported carbon emissions
Nexans, a French company in the Other services (93) industry, reported total gross emissions of approximately 78.98 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes around 122.92 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 101.98 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 78.75 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Nexans is committed to significant climate action, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050.
For near-term targets, Nexans commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
Looking further ahead, Nexans has long-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, both from a 2019 base year.
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Nexans’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Nexans commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. *The target boundary includes land-relate…
On track46.2%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Nexans commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year*.*The target boundary includes land-related…
At risk90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Nexans commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year*.*The target boundary includes land-related…
Behind target90%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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