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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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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). a
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. a b
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
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. a b
What are Bang & Olufsen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 183 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,159 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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. a
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. a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
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. a
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
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. a
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. a b
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. a
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: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 58,021 tCO₂e (50.37%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 40,714 tCO₂e (35.35%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 9,398 tCO₂e (8.16%)
Bang & Olufsen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bang & Olufsen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 190 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 388 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Bang & Olufsen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Bang & Olufsen's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.57 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Bang & Olufsen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Bang & Olufsen is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Bang & Olufsen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Bang & Olufsen reported a total carbon footprint of 116,540 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a b
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%. a