Bureau Veritas SA
Bureau Veritas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Bureau Veritas 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).
Bureau Veritas has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bureau Veritas's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bureau Veritas amounted to 158,704 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 Bureau Veritas increased by 0.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bureau Veritas were 73,343 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Bureau Veritas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 19.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Bureau Veritas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 62,083 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 85,361 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Bureau Veritas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bureau Veritas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bureau Veritas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bureau Veritas's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bureau Veritas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Bureau Veritas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Bureau Veritas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Bureau Veritas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported 619,531 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 Bureau Veritas includes a breakdown across 6 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
Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 619,531 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Has Bureau Veritas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bureau Veritas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bureau Veritas disclose?
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported emissions for 6 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 Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 362,311 tCO₂e (58.48%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 97,904 tCO₂e (15.8%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 62,986 tCO₂e (10.17%)
Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bureau Veritas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 73,343 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,494 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Bureau Veritas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.93 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Bureau Veritas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Bureau Veritas ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Bureau Veritas is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Bureau Veritas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Bureau Veritas reported a total carbon footprint of 778,235 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.64% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Bureau Veritas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.97%. a