BODYCOTE PLC.
BOY.LSE | Treatment and coating of metals; machining
Bodycote PLC is a provider of thermal processing services. The company operates a network of facilities worldwide, offering specialized heat treatments and metal joining services. These services enhance the properties of metals and alloys, extending the life of components and improving their perform...Show More
Better Health for All
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Bodycote's Kolsterising® and S³P technologies enhance the surface hardness, durability, and hygiene of stainless steel used in medical equipment and instruments, increasing their lifespan and performance.
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These solutions improve mechanical properties, wear resistance, and fatigue strength of corrosion-resistant materials
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, and virtually eliminate the risk of delamination and metal debris.
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Millions of S³P treated components are used in industries including medical technology.
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The Kolsterising® process also reduces the lifecycle costs of medical instruments.
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For food and beverage applications, an FDA master file is available
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, and products are safe in contact with food with no delamination or peel-off.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess BODYCOTE PLC on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Bodycote PLC reports an employee turnover rate of 3%
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and an employee satisfaction rate of 90%.
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The company, which employs 4,500 people,
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invests £2 million annually in training and development programs.
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Its corporate culture emphasizes employee engagement and development, and it has consistently ranked among the top employers in the industry.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess BODYCOTE PLC on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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Bodycote demonstrates a strong transparency profile, achieving an 'A-' CDP rating
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and an 'A' MSCI ESG rating.
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Its EcoVadis assessment of 60/100
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places it in the 71st percentile globally.
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The company has incurred no ethics-related regulatory fines in the past three years.
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Furthermore, Bodycote maintains a comprehensive whistleblower protection system through its "Open Door Line" (ODL) facility.
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This ODL is an outsourced, secure, and confidential reporting system,
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available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
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and allows for anonymous reporting.
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The company explicitly states there will be no retaliation against whistleblowers,
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and all reports made through the ODL, along with investigation outcomes, are reported to the Bodycote Board.
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Kind to Animals
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No information related to animal welfare, animal testing, or related certifications was found in the provided articles.
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The articles focus on general sustainability initiatives, environmental impact, employee well-being, and customer solutions.
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The articles also report on sustainability documents like TCFD and ESG supplements.
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No War, No Weapons
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Bodycote PLC against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. The articles mention general policy documents such as 'Ethical standards', 'Human Rights policy', and 'Conflict Minerals Procedure'.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Bodycote's upgraded science-based carbon reduction target has been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
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The company aims for a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
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and a 45% reduction in Scope 3 fuel and energy-related emissions by 2030,
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having already achieved a 29% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a 2019 baseline.
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As of 2024, 27% of its electricity is sourced from renewables.
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In 2023, the company faced alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at its Vernon, California facility,
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resulting in a Consent Decree and payments totaling $159,500 for an environmental project and investigation fees.
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Bodycote publishes a TCFD Report
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and includes its latest TCFD disclosure in its Annual Report.
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Two UK facilities operate with zero carbon emissions,
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achieved without carbon offsetting.
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The company received an A- leadership rating for CDP Climate in 2024
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and an AA rating from MSCI.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Bodycote allocated £1.0m to community outreach in 2023, with plans to increase this to £2.0m by 2025.
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However, this figure cannot be scored against the 'community_fund_allocation' KPI, which requires a percentage of non-core revenue, a metric not provided in the evidence. No other specific, quantifiable evidence was found for any of the remaining KPIs related to Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company has no documented incidents of unauthorized data use, stating it collects, uses, and shares personal information only with an appropriate legal basis and with third parties under confidentiality restrictions.
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Users have standard controls, including the ability to refuse cookies, stop direct marketing, and change browser cookie settings, with a commitment to honoring user rights and resolving complaints.
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Bodycote states it collects information only when specifically and knowingly provided, and does not collect personally identifiable information from website visits, limiting collection to necessary data based on a legal basis.
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The company states it complies with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and data protection laws, and shares information with regulators as required.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Bodycote utilizes 90–100% recycled, high-purity feedstock in its processes.
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The company employs specific technologies like Powdermet® NNS and PM-HIP, which deliver near-net-shape designs, reduce material usage, and improve material yield and efficiency.
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Additionally, Bodycote implements waste reduction initiatives, including the use of LPC, a clean process with significantly lower environmental impact than atmospheric heat treatment technologies, and PM-HIP, which reduces resource use and waste.
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