Agfa

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Agfa doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 74

Agfa has a DitchCarbon Score of 74, indicating a relatively high level of sustainability in their operations. This score suggests that the company has made significant efforts to reduce its carbon intensity. A score closer to 100 reflects a lower carbon intensity and a more environmentally friendly approach to business.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Agfa is part of the industrial manufacturing sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking compared to other industries. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Agfa, located in Belgium, benefits from the country’s very low carbon intensity, indicating strong sustainability efforts. The company’s operations are thus likely to have a lower environmental impact due to the region’s clean energy practices.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

32.71%

...this company is doing 32.71% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1867 and headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium, the Agfa-Gevaert Group is a prominent player in the industrial manufacturing sector, specializing in imaging products and services. The company operates through three main divisions: Agfa Graphics, Agfa HealthCare, and Agfa Specialty Products, catering to the printing, industrial, healthcare, and hospital markets. With a global presence, Agfa achieves a turnover of 3 billion Euros, employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide, and is dedicated to innovation, investing 5% of its revenue in research and development.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Agfa

Agfa should undertake a thorough inventory of all direct emissions sources to identify and prioritize areas for reduction, while also adopting energy efficiency improvements and shifting towards renewable energy where feasible to potentially reduce their emissions by 15%.

Good news, Agfa has made solid SBTi commitments

Agfa has pledged to set science-based targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. This commitment means the company will develop a detailed plan to cut emissions across its operations and value chain to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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