Barco NV
Barco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Barco 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).
Barco has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Barco's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Barco amounted to 11,050 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Barco increased by 6.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Barco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Barco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Barco were 2,640 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Barco's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Barco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Barco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 917 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,410 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Barco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Barco's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 15.38% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Barco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Barco reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Barco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Barco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Barco reported 538,011 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 2024 disclosure of Barco includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Barco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Barco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Barco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 538,011 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 44.8% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 55.2% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Barco's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Barco's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Barco disclose?
In 2024, Barco reported emissions for 15 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 Barco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Barco's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 254,787 tCO₂e (47.36%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 175,806 tCO₂e (32.68%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 36,519 tCO₂e (6.79%)
Barco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Barco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Barco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,640 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 985 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.68 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Barco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Barco's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Barco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.2, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Barco rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Barco ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Barco is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Barco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Barco reported a total carbon footprint of 549,061 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.73% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Barco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.53%.a