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Valeo

Valeo, officially known as Valeo SA, is a prominent global automotive supplier headquartered in France. Established in 1923, the company has evolved into a key player in the automotive industry, focusing on innovative technologies and sustainable mobility solutions. With major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and North America, Valeo is dedicated to enhancing vehicle performance and safety. The company’s core business areas include powertrain systems, thermal systems, and visibility systems, offering a diverse range of products such as advanced driver assistance systems and electric vehicle components. Valeo's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a leader in automotive innovation, contributing to its notable achievements in the market. With a strong emphasis on eco-friendly solutions, Valeo continues to shape the future of mobility while maintaining a competitive edge in the automotive sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Valeo'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.

49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Valeo's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Valeo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Valeo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 45,200,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,860,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,640,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 44,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as Valeo has set ambitious targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Valeo aims to achieve a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is targeting a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as from the direct and indirect use of sold products, also by 2030. These targets align with the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Valeo's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the automotive sector. Overall, Valeo's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint underscores its dedication to environmental responsibility and its role in the transition towards a low-carbon economy.

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Scope 1
153,200,000
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000,000,000
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0,000
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0,000,000,000
000
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000
Scope 2
506,400,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
4,738,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Valeo's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium 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. Valeo is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Valeo is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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