Bang & Olufsen A/S
Bang & Olufsen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Bang & Olufsen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bang & Olufsen's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bang & Olufsen amounted to 1,349 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bang & Olufsen decreased by 28.85%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Bang & Olufsen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bang & Olufsen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bang & Olufsen were 190 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Bang & Olufsen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Bang & Olufsen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 84.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2024), Bang & Olufsen's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 35.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Bang & Olufsen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 183 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,159 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Bang & Olufsen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Bang & Olufsen's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 37.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2024), Bang & Olufsen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 27.7% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Bang & Olufsen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Bang & Olufsen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Bang & Olufsen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported 115,191 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2025 disclosure of Bang & Olufsen includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 115,191 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 64.03% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.97% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Bang & Olufsen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 38.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2024), Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bang & Olufsen disclose?
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 58,021 tCOâ‚‚e (50.37%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 40,714 tCOâ‚‚e (35.35%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 9,398 tCOâ‚‚e (8.16%)
Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bang & Olufsen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported a total carbon footprint of 116,540 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.83% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Bang & Olufsen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.99%.