Belden Inc
Belden's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Belden 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).
Belden has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Belden's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Belden amounted to 53,419.6 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 Belden decreased by 5.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Belden's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Belden's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Belden were 9,976.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Belden reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Belden's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 22.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Belden's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.34%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Belden's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Belden reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,443.3 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Belden use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Belden reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Belden's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Belden's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Belden reported 1,084,885.9 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 Belden includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Belden's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Belden's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Belden reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,084,885.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 63.52% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 36.48% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Belden disclose?
In 2024, Belden 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 Belden's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Belden's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 585,908.9 tCO₂e (54.01%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 376,127 tCO₂e (34.67%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 58,578.7 tCO₂e (5.4%)
Belden's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Belden’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Belden reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,976.3 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,461 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Belden's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Belden's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Belden reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.31 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Belden rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Belden ranked 16 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Belden is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Belden's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Belden reported a total carbon footprint of 1,138,305.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,906.34% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Belden's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.82%. a