Bechtle’s climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

• SBTi confirms Bechtle’s near and mid-term emissions reduction targets
• New net-zero target set for 2050

Neckarsulm, 18 June 2025 – Bechtle AG has received official confirmation from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) that its short and medium-term emissions reduction targets meet the initiative’s criteria. The IT service provider’s submitted targets have, therefore, been validated in accordance with climate science-based standards. By signing the SBTi net-zero commitment letter, Bechtle also underscores its long-term commitment to climate protection and sustainability. The declared goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The SBTi is a joint initiative by the global non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), UN Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to support organisations in achieving emission reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. A key foundation of this work is the Paris Agreement, under which the signatory states committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Bechtle’s reduction targets submitted to the SBTi are aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal. Bechtle AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.4% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Bechtle AG commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products 55% per thousand EUR value added by 2030 from a 2019 base year.

These objectives have undergone SBTi’s validation processes and fulfil the requirements of the current SBTi standard.

Commitment to net zero by 2050

Bechtle has also signed the SBTi’s official net-zero commitment letter, pledging to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all relevant emissions sources in scope 1 and 2, as well as on an intensity basis for the aforementioned scope 3 categories by 2050 at the latest. The measures aim at systematically reducing direct and indirect emissions throughout the entire value chain. By signing the letter, Bechtle is reinforcing the objectives laid out in its Sustainability Strategy 2030.

“SBTi’s validation of our targets affirms the credibility of our commitment to climate protection. As a leading IT service provider in Europe, we take our responsibility very seriously and fully support SBTi’s science-based approach,” says Antje Leminsky, COO, Bechtle AG.

Framework for responsible business practices

With its Sustainability Strategy 2030, Bechtle has defined clear goals across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. It incorporates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and comprises four strategic areas of action—ethical business practices, the environment, people and digital future. Each field of action is backed by a programme that includes goals, milestones and operational measures.