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Ion Beam Applications SA

Common Name
Ion Beam Applications
Country
Belgium
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices
Employees
2,100
Ticker
IBAB
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Ion Beam Applications S.A. is a specialized company providing innovative healthcare solutions through its focus on proton therapy for cancer treatment. Established as a frontrunner in the niche of par...

Ion Beam Applications's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications 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).

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

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Ion Beam Applications's Annual Report 2024
a. Ion Beam Applications's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Ion Beam Applications's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofIon Beam Applications amounted to2,743metric 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 Ion Beam Applicationsdecreased by 13.82%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Ion Beam Applications's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202405501.1 k1.65 k2.2 ktCO2e+2%-21%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ion Beam Applications's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ion Beam Applications were 1,726 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Ion Beam Applications reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Ion Beam Applications's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Ion Beam Applications's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.08%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Ion Beam Applications's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 156 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,017 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Ion Beam Applications reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Ion Beam Applications's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ion Beam Applications's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

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

What methodology does Ion Beam Applications use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Ion Beam Applications's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202403006009001.2 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Ion Beam Applications's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications reported 543,477 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Ion Beam Applications includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Ion Beam Applications's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-45%+20%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ion Beam Applications's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications reported total Scope 3 emissions of 543,477 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 18.51%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 81.49%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Ion Beam Applications reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Ion Beam Applications's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 34.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ion Beam Applications's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ion Beam Applications disclose?

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications 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 Ion Beam Applications's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Ion Beam Applications's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 442,740 tCOâ‚‚e(81.46%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 80,086 tCOâ‚‚e(14.74%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 9,376 tCOâ‚‚e(1.73%)

Ion Beam Applications's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(81.5%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(1.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(14.7%)

Insights into Ion Beam Applications’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,726 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 518 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.33 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Ion Beam Applications's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

102002,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IEISnibeYear: 2023Scope 1: 210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 553Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MStratecYear: 2024Scope 1: 814 tCO2eRevenue: $M 268Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MSectraYear: 2024Scope 1: 148 tCO2eRevenue: $M 269Scope 1 Intensity: 0.55 tCO2e/$MVitrolifeYear: 2024Scope 1: 742 tCO2eRevenue: $M 327Scope 1 Intensity: 2.27 tCO2e/$MNihon KohdenYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,466Scope 1 Intensity: 2.83 tCO2e/$MElektaYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,865Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MNolatoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,587 tCO2eRevenue: $M 877Scope 1 Intensity: 1.81 tCO2e/$MAmbuYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 805Scope 1 Intensity: 4.18 tCO2e/$MEl EnYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,131 tCO2eRevenue: $M 589Scope 1 Intensity: 3.62 tCO2e/$MSTERISYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,139Scope 1 Intensity: 11.20 tCO2e/$MStrykerYear: 2023Scope 1: 54,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,498Scope 1 Intensity: 2.68 tCO2e/$MLivaNovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,253Scope 1 Intensity: 11.31 tCO2e/$MMedtronicYear: 2025Scope 1: 174,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,537Scope 1 Intensity: 5.19 tCO2e/$MIIInspiration Healthcare GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 35 tCO2eRevenue: $M 48Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MCochlearYear: 2025Scope 1: 951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,542Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MEEEmbla MedicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,290 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,437Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MMGI TechYear: 2023Scope 1: 18 tCO2eRevenue: $M 409Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MOlympusYear: 2025Scope 1: 24,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,650Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MZimmer Biomet HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,191 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,679Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MAvanos MedicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 673Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MYuwellYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,201 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,122Scope 1 Intensity: 1.96 tCO2e/$MGetingeYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,710 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,154Scope 1 Intensity: 4.03 tCO2e/$MIIIntegra Lifesciences HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,611Scope 1 Intensity: 9.04 tCO2e/$MIon Beam ApplicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,726 tCO2eRevenue: $M 518Scope 1 Intensity: 3.33 tCO2e/$M

How does Ion Beam Applications's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.33 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.68, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Ion Beam Applications rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications ranked 16 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Ion Beam Applications is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Ion Beam Applications's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Ion Beam Applications reported a total carbon footprint of 546,220 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.77% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Ion Beam Applications's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.32%.a

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