Bentley Systems Inc
Bentley Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Bentley Systems 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).
Bentley Systems 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  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.  a | 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. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 |
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 Bentley Systems's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bentley Systems amounted to 3,532 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bentley Systems decreased by 37.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Bentley Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bentley Systems's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bentley Systems were 1,692 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Has Bentley Systems reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Bentley Systems's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Bentley Systems's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.67%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Bentley Systems's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Bentley Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,058 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,840 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method. a
Has Bentley Systems reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Bentley Systems's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 57.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Bentley Systems's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 47.55% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Bentley Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Bentley Systems reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Bentley Systems's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Bentley Systems's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Bentley Systems reported 28,216 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Bentley Systems 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. a
Bentley Systems's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bentley Systems's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Bentley Systems reported total Scope 3 emissions of 28,216 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). a
Approximately 99.32% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.68% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Bentley Systems reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Bentley Systems's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 21.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Bentley Systems's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bentley Systems 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bentley Systems disclose?
In 2023, Bentley Systems 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 Bentley Systems's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Bentley Systems's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 15,196 tCOâ‚‚e (53.86%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,531 tCOâ‚‚e (30.24%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,105 tCOâ‚‚e (7.46%)
Bentley Systems's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bentley Systems's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Bentley Systems reported a total carbon footprint of 31,748 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.69% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Bentley Systems's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.8%. a