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Barnes

Barnes Group, commonly referred to as Barnes, is a prominent player in the engineering and manufacturing sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1857, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and expansion across various operational regions, including Europe and North America. Specialising in precision engineering, Barnes offers a diverse range of products and services, including advanced manufacturing solutions and high-performance components. Their commitment to quality and innovation sets them apart in the industry, catering to sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. With a strong market position, Barnes has garnered recognition for its technological advancements and customer-centric approach, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the engineering landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Barnes's score of 32 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barnes's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Barnes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 400,500 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity) at about 25,900 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions (business travel) at around 214,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 368,200 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 at approximately 31,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 200,600 kg CO2e. Barnes has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline by 2030. They also plan to achieve net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. The 2021 emissions data indicated total emissions of about 400,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 162,900 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 33,000 kg CO2e. These commitments reflect Barnes's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.

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Scope 1
156,100
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Scope 2
31,400
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Scope 3
241,700
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barnes's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Barnes is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Barnes is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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