Bechtle AG

Common Name
Bechtle
Country
Germany
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Employees
15,729
Ticker
BC8
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Bechtle AG is a leading European information technology company specializing in IT services and solutions for corporate and public-sector clients. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germ...

Bechtle's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Bechtle 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).

Bechtle has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Bechtle's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bechtle amounted to 22,804 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bechtle decreased by 0.16%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Bechtle's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202305.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e-24%-6%+19%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bechtle's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bechtle were 18,241 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Bechtle reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bechtle's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Bechtle's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Bechtle's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Bechtle reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,563 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Bechtle reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Bechtle's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bechtle 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Bechtle use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Bechtle reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Bechtle's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202302 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Bechtle's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Bechtle reported 1,886,098 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 2023 disclosure of Bechtle includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.

Bechtle's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220230600 k1.2 M1.8 M2.4 MtCO2e+5%+7%+7%-15%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Bechtle reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,886,098 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Approximately 81.72% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.28% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.

Has Bechtle reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bechtle 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bechtle disclose?

In 2023, Bechtle reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,471,961 tCOâ‚‚e (78.04%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 344,070 tCOâ‚‚e (18.24%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 45,128 tCOâ‚‚e (2.39%)

Bechtle's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(18.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.4%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(78.0%)

Insights into Bechtle's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Bechtle reported a total carbon footprint of 1,908,902 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 14.6% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.

The largest contributor to Bechtle's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.96%.