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Valeo Sustainability Profile

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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.

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66

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Valeo's score of 66 is higher than 79% 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 45,200,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 186,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 464,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, notably 36,200,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Valeo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all its operations and supply chain, which encompasses Scopes 1, 2, and upstream Scope 3 emissions. In the near term, the company targets a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Valeo aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and from the use of sold products by 15% by 2030, also compared to the 2019 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with a 1.5°C scenario, demonstrating Valeo's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company's long-term strategy, encapsulated in its CAP 50 plan, further reinforces its dedication to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
153,200,000
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Scope 2
506,400,000
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Scope 3
4,738,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Valeo's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Valeo's primary industry is Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Valeo'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 Valeo is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Valeo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Valeo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 845% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
81%
Purchased Goods and Services
18%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Valeo'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.

Valeo 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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