Nexans SA
Nexans's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Nexans 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).
Nexans 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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 Nexans's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nexans amounted to 265,726 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 Nexans increased by 0.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Nexans's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nexans's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nexans were 122,924 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nexans reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nexans's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nexans's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Nexans's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Nexans reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 101,975 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 142,802 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Nexans reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nexans's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 20.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nexans's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nexans 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Nexans use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Nexans reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Nexans's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nexans's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Nexans reported 78,754,386 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 Nexans 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
Nexans's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nexans's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Nexans reported total Scope 3 emissions of 78,754,386 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 6.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 93.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Nexans reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nexans's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 40.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nexans's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nexans disclose?
In 2024, Nexans 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 Nexans's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Nexans's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 73,779,627 tCO₂e (93.68%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,380,043 tCO₂e (5.56%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 192,802 tCO₂e (0.24%)
Nexans's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nexans’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Nexans reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 122,924 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,893 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Nexans's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nexans's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Nexans reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.18 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Nexans rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Nexans ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Nexans is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Nexans's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Nexans reported a total carbon footprint of 79,020,112 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Nexans's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.18%. a