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Bentley Systems Inc
Bentley Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBentley Systems amounted to4,308metric 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 Bentley Systemsincreased by 0.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bentley Systems were 1,604 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 18.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Bentley Systems's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.66%, 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 2024, Bentley Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,659 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,704 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 37.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Bentley Systems's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bentley Systems's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Bentley Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Bentley Systems reported 30,395 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 2024 disclosure of Bentley Systems includes a breakdown across 9of 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
Bentley Systems's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bentley Systems's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Bentley Systems reported total Scope 3 emissions of 30,395 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 99.08%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.92%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 emissionshave decreased by 15.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Bentley Systems's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 16,454 tCOâ‚‚e(54.13%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,350 tCOâ‚‚e(34.05%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,191 tCOâ‚‚e(3.92%)
Bentley Systems's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bentley Systems’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Bentley Systems reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,604 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,353 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Bentley Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Bentley Systems's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Bentley Systems reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.29, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Bentley Systems rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Bentley Systems ranked 18 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Bentley Systems among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Bentley Systems's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Bentley Systems reported a total carbon footprint of 34,703 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Bentley Systems's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.59% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.79%.a