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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.
+59 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.
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nexans, headquartered in France and operating in the Other Services industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78.98 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 122.92 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 101.98 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 78.75 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking back, Nexans's total emissions were approximately 90.05 billion kg CO2e in 2023, 86.05 billion kg CO2e in 2022, and 107.89 billion kg CO2e in 2021. The significant majority of their emissions consistently fall under Scope 3, with categories such as 'Use of sold products' (73.78 billion kg CO2e in 2024) and 'Purchased goods and services' (4.38 billion kg CO2e in 2024) being the largest contributors.
Nexans is committed to ambitious climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a 2019 base year. Near-term targets include a 46.2% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, and a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term targets, also by 2050 from a 2019 base year, include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Nexans commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Nexans commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2050
Nexans commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions ac…
Nexans commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.
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