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Bodycote PLC

Common Name
Bodycote
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
4,379
Ticker
BOY
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Bodycote plc is a leading provider of heat treatment, metal joining, hot isostatic pressing, and coatings services worldwide. Headquartered in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, the company specializes in ...

Bodycote's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bodycote 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).

Bodycote has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
118,000a
134,300a
N/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
145,100a
145,500a
N/A
Location-Based
125,300a
131,000a
N/A
Total Scope 3
169,174a
177,980a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
124.1985a
131.4214a
N/A
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a. Bodycote's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Bodycote's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bodycote amounted to 243,300 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 Bodycote decreased by 8.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Bodycote's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e-21%-12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bodycote's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bodycote were 118,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Bodycote reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bodycote's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bodycote's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Bodycote's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bodycote reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 145,100 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 125,300 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Bodycote reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bodycote's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 32.78%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bodycote's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bodycote's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Bodycote use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Bodycote reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Bodycote's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920232024050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Bodycote's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Bodycote reported 169,174 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 Bodycote includes a breakdown across 11 of 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

Bodycote's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bodycote's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Bodycote reported total Scope 3 emissions of 169,174 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 99.2% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.8% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bodycote's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bodycote's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bodycote disclose?

In 2024, Bodycote reported emissions for 11 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 Bodycote's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Bodycote's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 73,760 tCO₂e (43.6%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 56,800 tCO₂e (33.57%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 14,690 tCO₂e (8.68%)

Bodycote's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(8.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(43.6%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(33.6%)

Insights into Bodycote’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Bodycote reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 118,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 950 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 124.2 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Bodycote's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2002,00010,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002001,0002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Accelleron IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,723 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,023Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MShenzhen Envicool TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,073 tCO2eRevenue: $M 497Scope 1 Intensity: 2.16 tCO2e/$MCummins IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,541 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,196Scope 1 Intensity: 6.30 tCO2e/$MVAT GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MScanfilYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 937Scope 1 Intensity: 1.72 tCO2e/$MSUNONYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 421Scope 1 Intensity: 5.55 tCO2e/$MUshioYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,185Scope 1 Intensity: 2.91 tCO2e/$MOkumaYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,709Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MINTERROLL HOLDINGYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 582Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MTennantYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,287Scope 1 Intensity: 18.60 tCO2e/$MAlimak GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,382 tCO2eRevenue: $M 747Scope 1 Intensity: 5.86 tCO2e/$MPfeiffer Vacuum TechnologyYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,226 tCO2eRevenue: $M 999Scope 1 Intensity: 3.23 tCO2e/$MBeijer AlmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,475 tCO2eRevenue: $M 843Scope 1 Intensity: 4.12 tCO2e/$MElectrolux ProfessionalYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,373 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,323Scope 1 Intensity: 1.79 tCO2e/$MBurckhardt Compression HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,079Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MHongyuan Green EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,669Scope 1 Intensity: 5.26 tCO2e/$MSpirax GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,223 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,293Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MMelrose IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$MWeir GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 65,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,454Scope 1 Intensity: 18.84 tCO2e/$MImiYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,773Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MSmiths GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,758 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,566Scope 1 Intensity: 5.26 tCO2e/$MPentairYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,157 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,083Scope 1 Intensity: 8.61 tCO2e/$MGoodwinYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293Scope 1 Intensity: 28.30 tCO2e/$MRotorkYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$MMorgan Advanced MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,330Scope 1 Intensity: 83.45 tCO2e/$MBodycoteYear: 2024Scope 1: 118,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 950Scope 1 Intensity: 124.20 tCO2e/$M

How does Bodycote's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Bodycote reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 124.2 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.88, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Bodycote rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Bodycote ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Bodycote among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Bodycote's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Bodycote reported a total carbon footprint of 412,474 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.95% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Bodycote's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 41.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 30.38%.a

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