- Increase in incidents relating to manual handling of parts, slips, trips and falls, and lifting operations.
- Need to further develop a longer-term decarbonisation strategy and renewable electricity roadmap.
- Refinement of Scope 3 inventory needed for future disclosure.
Bodycote plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Bodycote plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 279.8 ktCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 134.3 ktCO2e; Scope 2: 145.5 ktCO2e (market-based). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
279.8 ktCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
at least 20%
of total energy
Water Usage
817.5K m³
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 134.3 ktCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 145.5 ktCO2e (market-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 279.8 ktCO2e (market-based) |
| 2022 | 255.4 ktCO2e/year (location-based) |
| 2020 | 290.6 ktCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2% year-on-year (location-based).
- Improved emissions intensity by 7% compared with 2022.
- Reduced energy consumption by 4.1% in 2023.
- Reduced energy intensity by 9% year-on-year.
- Decreased CO2e emissions by 47% per part processed for a large customer since 2019.
- Achieved ISO 50001 certification at one of its largest sites in China.
- Reduced water withdrawal by 8% compared to 2022.
- Reduced water intensity by 13% compared to 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 28% by 2030 (compared with 2019 levels).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and SafetyPeople ManagementDiversity, Equity and InclusionEmployment PracticesDecarbonizationCustomer SustainabilityEthical BusinessResponsible Supplier ManagementHuman RightsModern Slavery