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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.

46

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 46 is higher than 98% 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 greenhouse gas 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 their carbon footprint, particularly in light of their targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Valeo has committed to a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 15%, as well as emissions from the direct and indirect use of sold products by 15% by the same year. These targets align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C, demonstrating Valeo's proactive approach to climate action within the automotive sector. Overall, Valeo's emissions strategy reflects a comprehensive understanding of their environmental impact and a commitment to sustainable practices, positioning them as a responsible leader in the industry.

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506,400,000
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Scope 3
4,738,000,000
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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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