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Ficosa Sustainability Profile

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Ficosa International, commonly known as Ficosa, is a leading global provider of advanced technology solutions for the automotive industry, headquartered in Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain. Founded in 1949, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in innovative products such as rear-view systems, connectivity solutions, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Ficosa is recognised for its commitment to enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and awards for its cutting-edge technologies. With a robust market position, Ficosa continues to drive innovation, making it a key player in the automotive sector and a trusted partner for leading car manufacturers worldwide.

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Ficosa's score of 38 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

63%

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Ficosa's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Ficosa International, S.A. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 99,970,000 kg CO2e, comprising 9,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 42,705,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 743,242 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% and Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Ficosa is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030, up from 2% in 2019. Ficosa's long-term goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reaffirming its commitment to decarbonisation through initiatives such as connecting its Soria plant to a renewable heat network. The company has also established a near-term target to reduce emissions intensity by 3% annually across all sites, with a specific focus on reducing emissions in absolute terms by 49% by 2023 compared to 2019 levels. This emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Ficosa International, S.A., reflecting its corporate family relationship. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, aligning with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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20152016201720182019202020212022
Scope 1
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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-
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
5,205,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,869,000
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-
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ficosa's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ficosa's primary industry is Research Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ficosa's Location?

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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. This request for Ficosa is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ficosa's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ficosa's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 60% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 1% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
80%
Business Travel
59%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
25%
Upstream Leased Assets
24%
Use of Sold Products
9%
Downstream Leased Assets
3%
Processing of Sold Products
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%

Ficosa's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Ficosa has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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