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Bodycote, officially known as Bodycote International plc, is a leading provider of thermal processing services within the precious metals industry. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company operates across multiple regions, serving clients worldwide with a focus on high-quality heat treatment and metallurgical services. Founded in 1923, Bodycote has established a long-standing reputation for precision and reliability in its core offerings.
Specialising in processes such as annealing, brazing, and surface treatment, Bodycote’s expertise in precious metals sets it apart in the industry. Its advanced technologies and extensive global network position it as a key player in the thermal processing sector, supporting industries from jewellery to electronics with innovative solutions. Recognised for its commitment to quality and operational excellence, Bodycote continues to maintain a strong market presence in the precious metals market.
+30 vs industry average
Bodycote’s score of 44 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Precious Metal Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Precious Metal Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bodycote, a UK-based company in the precious metals industry, reported its 2024 emissions at approximately 432,383,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 117,985,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of approximately 145,134,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 169,174,000 kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 emissions for 2024 include purchased goods and services at approximately 73,760,000 kg CO2e and fuel and energy-related activities at about 56,800,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Bodycote's total emissions were about 457,780,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of approximately 134,300,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of around 145,500,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 177,980,000 kg CO2e.
Bodycote has set ambitious climate commitments, with near-term Science Based Targets (SBTi) to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. This target is classified as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Bodycote aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by at least 45% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Earlier targets from 2023 committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, which were classified as well-below 2°C. The company has also achieved a 14% reduction in total carbon emissions since 2018.
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46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Near-Term Targets: Bodycote plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Near-Term Targets: Bodycote plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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