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Bechtle AG

Common Name
Bechtle
Country
Germany
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
Employees
16,496
Ticker
BC8
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
Bechtle AG is a leading European IT service provider and Germany's largest IT system house, specializing in comprehensive information technology solutions. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Neckars...

Bechtle's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
16,345a
18,123a
19,560a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
2,954a
2,826a
3,587a
Location-Based
7,719a
7,396a
7,421a
Total Scope 3
2,091,377a
2,122,340a
2,143,197a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
2.1703a
2.7619a
2.7515a
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a. Bechtle's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Bechtle's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bechtle amounted to 24,064 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 Bechtle decreased by 5.7%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Bechtle's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202506.5 k13 k19.5 k26 ktCO2e-25%-9%+17%0%-7%-10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bechtle's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bechtle were 16,345 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Bechtle reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bechtle's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Bechtle's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.81%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Bechtle's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Bechtle reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,954 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,719 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Bechtle reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bechtle's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 15.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Bechtle's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bechtle's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Bechtle use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Bechtle reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Bechtle's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202503 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Bechtle's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Bechtle reported 2,091,377 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 Bechtle includes a breakdown across 9 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

Bechtle's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250600 k1.2 M1.8 M2.4 MtCO2e+3%+4%+2%-9%-1%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Bechtle reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,091,377 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 85.61% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.39% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Bechtle reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

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

Compared to the previous year (2024), Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bechtle's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bechtle disclose?

In 2025, Bechtle reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

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 2025, the largest contributors to Bechtle's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,706,392 tCO₂e (81.59%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 300,750 tCO₂e (14.38%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 52,419 tCO₂e (2.51%)

Bechtle's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(81.6%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(14.4%)

Insights into Bechtle’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Bechtle reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,345 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,531 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.17 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Bechtle's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202001,0005,00050,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Samsung SDSYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,336 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,424Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MCACI InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,703Scope 1 Intensity: 0.60 tCO2e/$MLTMYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,449Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MTech MahindraYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,202Scope 1 Intensity: 2.01 tCO2e/$MBroadridge Financial SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,507Scope 1 Intensity: 1.87 tCO2e/$MWiproYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,046 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,426Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MFISYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,888 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,126Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MNomura Research InstituteYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,864Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MAmadeus IT GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,237 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,661Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MIBIYear: 2024Scope 1: 426 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,341Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MSopra Steria GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,640Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MScience Applications InternationalYear: 2023Scope 1: 715 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,445Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MGenpactYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,767Scope 1 Intensity: 1.07 tCO2e/$MLG CNSYear: 2024Scope 1: 804 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,078Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MParsonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,806 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,751Scope 1 Intensity: 1.45 tCO2e/$MiSoftStoneYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,473 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,291Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MAll for One GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,619 tCO2eRevenue: $M 591Scope 1 Intensity: 6.12 tCO2e/$MadessoYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,561 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,723Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MGFT TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,044Scope 1 Intensity: 1.08 tCO2e/$MCancomYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,049 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,049Scope 1 Intensity: 3.93 tCO2e/$MNagarroYear: 2025Scope 1: 66 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,176Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MIONOS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 796 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.51 tCO2e/$MBechtleYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,531Scope 1 Intensity: 2.17 tCO2e/$M

How does Bechtle's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Bechtle reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.69, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Bechtle rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Bechtle ranked 20 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Bechtle among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Bechtle's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Bechtle reported a total carbon footprint of 2,115,441 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.51% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Bechtle's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.77%.a

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