How is SOCOTEC reducing its environmental impact ?
The Group is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its operational activities in order to contribute to climate change mitigation.
SOCOTEC’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Commitments
To this end, SOCOTEC has set short-term GHG emission reduction targets (5- to 10-year horizon) covering its entire value chain
This emissions reduction trajectory for the 2023–2030 period was validated by the SBTi in April 2026:
- First, SOCOTEC commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to the 2023 baseline year, in line with a global warming trajectory limited to 1.5°C as defined by the Paris Agreement.
- On the other hand, SOCOTEC commits to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 (a trajectory well-below 2°C), related to the 5 most material categories : procurement of goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, waste generated by operations, business travels, and employees’ commutes, compared to the 2023 baseline year.
To reduce its carbon footprint, the Group is taking action across various decarbonization initiatives:
Key initiatives and targets for decarbonizing scopes 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
SOCOTEC’s strategies for improving energy efficiency are based on various strategic policies, actively contributing to the success of the energy conservation plan implemented since 2022 to reduce the Group’s GHG emissions.
Reducing scope 3 emissions: a goal aligned with the “well-below 2°C” pathway
For the first time in 2025, the SOCOTEC Group is able to present a comprehensive inventory of its Scope 3 emissions for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, as well as a short-term decarbonization trajectory “well-below 2°C.
SOCOTEC is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, compared with the 2023 baseline year, across the following five categories.
