Vicat SA

Common Name
Vicat
Country
France
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Building Materials
Employees
9,877
Ticker
VCT
Exchange
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Description
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Vicat's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Vicat 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).

Vicat has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Vicat's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Vicat amounted to 18,700,000 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 Vicat increased by 3.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Vicat's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202304.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e-4%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vicat's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Vicat were 17,800,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Vicat reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Vicat's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Vicat's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Vicat's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Vicat reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 900,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Vicat reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Vicat's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 28.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Vicat's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 12.5% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Vicat use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Vicat reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Vicat's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Vicat's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Vicat reported 3,900,000 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 Vicat includes a breakdown across 4 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.

Vicat's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202301.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-2%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Vicat's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Vicat reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,900,000 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 Vicat reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Vicat's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Vicat 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Vicat's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Vicat 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Vicat disclose?

In 2023, Vicat reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Vicat's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Vicat's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,500,000 tCOâ‚‚e (39.47%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e (26.32%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 900,000 tCOâ‚‚e (23.68%)

Vicat's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(39.5%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(23.7%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(26.3%)

Insights into Vicat's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Vicat reported a total carbon footprint of 22,600,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.8% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Vicat's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 78.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 17.26%.