Bilfinger SE
Bilfinger's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 8 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bilfinger's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bilfinger amounted to 42,964 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bilfinger decreased by 17.68%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Bilfinger's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bilfinger's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bilfinger were 32,594 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Bilfinger reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bilfinger's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Bilfinger's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Bilfinger's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Bilfinger reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,723 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 10,370 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Bilfinger reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bilfinger's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 51.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Bilfinger's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 37.33% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Bilfinger use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Bilfinger reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Bilfinger reported 795,085 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Bilfinger includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Bilfinger's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Bilfinger reported total Scope 3 emissions of 795,085 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions increased by 117,690.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bilfinger disclose?
In 2023, Bilfinger reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Bilfinger's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 631,641 tCOâ‚‚e (79.44%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 75,488 tCOâ‚‚e (9.49%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 28,682 tCOâ‚‚e (3.61%)
Bilfinger's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bilfinger's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Bilfinger reported a total carbon footprint of 838,049 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,485.23% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Bilfinger's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.89%.