Bureau Veritas SA
Bureau Veritas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| 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 Bureau Veritas's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bureau Veritas amounted to 158,558 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 Bureau Veritas decreased by 0.14%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bureau Veritas were 74,331 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Bureau Veritas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Bureau Veritas's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Bureau Veritas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Bureau Veritas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 74,994 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 84,227 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Bureau Veritas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Bureau Veritas reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Bureau Veritas reported 592,278 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 Bureau Veritas includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Bureau Veritas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 592,278 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.
Has Bureau Veritas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11.99%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bureau Veritas disclose?
In 2023, Bureau Veritas reported emissions for 6 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 Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 351,000 tCOâ‚‚e (59.29%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 92,000 tCOâ‚‚e (15.54%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 61,000 tCOâ‚‚e (10.3%)
Bureau Veritas's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bureau Veritas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Bureau Veritas reported a total carbon footprint of 750,836 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.93% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Bureau Veritas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.22%.