Bodycote, the world’s largest provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal-processing services, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has officially validated its upgraded science-based carbon reduction target. This milestone highlights Bodycote’s commitment to taking decisive action against climate change and driving efficiency across its global operations.
Bodycote has been at the forefront of driving sustainability in its sector. In 2022, the company became the first major heat-treatment company to set a science-based carbon reduction target. The validation of this enhanced target by SBTi underscores Bodycote’s dedication to aligning with global climate science and raising the bar in its industry for corporate sustainability. The upgraded target builds on Bodycote’s earlier success in reducing its energy use and carbon emissions, committing to a 46 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. This new goal represents a significant advancement from the previous target of a 28 percent reduction by 2030, which was achieved six years early in 2024.
Through its innovative offerings, Bodycote provides advanced material solutions that address complex challenges, helping customers reduce emissions and meet their decarbonization goals. For instance, outsourcing heat treatment to Bodycote using a low-carbon thermal-processing technology enabled a customer to lower carbon emissions by up to 90 percent per part, while also enhancing product performance. “Achieving SBTi validation for our enhanced target reflects our enduring commitment to sustainability and the measurable progress we’ve made,” said Lily Heinemann, chief sustainability officer at Bodycote. “By exceeding our previous goal ahead of schedule and setting ourselves this higher bar, we’re demonstrating that bold climate action is both achievable and essential. We are excited to continue leading efforts to make a meaningful impact on the global climate challenge and support our customers to achieve their goals.”
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