Bodycote, a provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated its upgraded science-based carbon reduction target. 

The upgraded target builds on Bodycote’s earlier success in reducing its energy use and carbon emissions, committing to a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. This new goal represents a significant advancement from a previous target of a 28% reduction by 2030, which was achieved six years early in 2024.

Over the last three years, Bodycote has achieved a 29% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, positioning itself strongly to meet the 46.2% reduction goal by 2030. In 2024, Bodycote launched a new integrated strategy that aligns its business objectives with long-term sustainability commitments. 

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% per part while 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, in a statement. “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.”