Bilfinger SE
Bilfinger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Bilfinger 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).
Bilfinger has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bilfinger's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bilfinger amounted to 48,880 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 Bilfinger increased by 9.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Bilfinger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bilfinger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bilfinger were 35,828 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Bilfinger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bilfinger's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bilfinger's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.83%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Bilfinger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Bilfinger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,416 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,052 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Bilfinger reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bilfinger's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 38.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bilfinger's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.18% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Bilfinger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Bilfinger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Bilfinger's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Bilfinger's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Bilfinger reported 1,872,525 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 Bilfinger includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Bilfinger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Bilfinger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,872,525 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 48.29% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 51.71% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions increased by 111.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bilfinger disclose?
In 2024, Bilfinger reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 968,255 tCO₂e (51.71%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 775,929 tCO₂e (41.44%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 90,192 tCO₂e (4.82%)
Bilfinger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bilfinger’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Bilfinger reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 35,828 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,242 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.83 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Bilfinger's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Bilfinger's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Bilfinger reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.83 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.72, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Bilfinger rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Bilfinger ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Bilfinger is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Bilfinger's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Bilfinger reported a total carbon footprint of 1,921,405 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 106.78% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Bilfinger's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.86%.a