Baker Hughes Company
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Principles
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced combined scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 34% since 2012
- Achieved an 11% reduction in emissions in 2018
- Exceeded a stretch goal of a 25% spill volume reduction, decreasing total spill volume by 43% compared to 2017. Spills that may harm the environment were down 97% year over year.
Social Achievements
- Achieved 153 Perfect HSE Days, a 20% improvement compared to 2017
- Launched Leading without Bias and Leading Inclusively workshops for people leaders
- Launched new entry-level leadership program, ASPIRE, targeting 50% gender diversity
- Launched Supplier Diversity Program to partner with certified minority- and women-owned businesses
Governance Achievements
- Established clear criteria within executive incentive compensation plan for performance, culture, and diversity and inclusion
- Implemented an Enterprise Quality Management System to standardize, track and manage the “cost of quality”
- 91% of supplier audit findings closed in less than 90 days
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net-zero CO2e emissions by 2050
- Reduce CO2e emissions by 50% by 2030
- Achieve a 30% incremental improvement (over 2018) for all diversity KPIs by 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Supply chain risks related to human rights and labor standards
- Vehicle accidents as a high HSE risk
Mitigation Strategies
- Commitment to reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050
- Supplier Reputational Guidelines (SRG) program for supply chain monitoring and risk mitigation
- Commitment to select 5-Star Safety rated vehicles for global light-duty fleet
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 589 SRG audits conducted in 2018
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Integrity Guide, Supplier Reputational Guidelines (SRG) program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon technologies
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- LM9000 Gas Turbine
- LUMEN methane detection system
- Electric Frac technology
Awards & Recognition
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies (ranked 36th)
- Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250
- MSCI ESG AAA rating
- Center for Offshore Safety Leadership Award (three times in last four years)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Water management
- Waste and the circular economy
- Attracting, retaining, and developing talent
- Inclusion and diversity
- Community and stakeholder engagement
- Impact of energy transition on business model
- Business ethics and transparency
- Corporate governance and board oversight
Environmental Achievements
- 31% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions compared to 2012 baseline
- 14.5% of electricity from renewable sources
- 71% reduction in total spill volume year over year
Social Achievements
- Relaunched eight global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- $132M spent with diverse suppliers and small businesses (13% increase over prior year)
- 29,673 employee volunteer hours
Governance Achievements
- Formalized ESG management structure with designated executive sponsors
- Launched Our Way, the refreshed Baker Hughes Code of Conduct
- 59,464 employees (94.2% of workforce) completed ethics and compliance programs
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Year-over-year increase in emissions driven by increased activity and expanded reporting boundary
- Complex and challenging task of calculating Scope 3 emissions
- Maintaining ethical supply chain across 180 countries
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued emissions reduction projects, including facility upgrades, renewable energy projects, and logistics improvements
- Initiated a project to quantify an expanded set of Scope 3 emissions
- Risk-mitigation based approach to supply chain monitoring, including supplier audits and risk assessments
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 590/year
Responsible Procurement
- Baker Hughes Supplier Social Responsibility Program (SSRP)
- Supplier Integrity Guide
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Carbon capture, use, and storage (CCUS)
- Hydrogen-fueled turbines
- Energy storage technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI-Core, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001:2007
Third-party Assurance: TRC Companies, Inc. (Limited Assurance on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Reporting aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- LM9000 gas turbine
- Integrated Compressor Line
- Aptara Subsea System
Awards & Recognition
- In Kingdom Total Value Add award in Saudi Arabia for “Best in Supplier and Small and Medium Enterprises Development”
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Principles
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 15% compared to 2019.
- Increased share of renewable and zero-carbon electricity from 15% to 22%.
Social Achievements
- Increased hiring rates for women (from 22% to 27%).
- Improved total recordable incident rate by 18% (to 0.23).
Governance Achievements
- Renamed the Governance and Nominating Committee to the Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee.
- Updated ESG materiality assessment.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn leading to workforce restructuring.
- Complex calculation of Scope 3 emissions.
- Climate change as a financial risk and opportunity.
Mitigation Strategies
- Provided severance and outplacement assistance to affected employees.
- Expanded Scope 3 emissions reporting to include new categories.
- Began climate change scenario analysis to evaluate financial resilience.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 434 (virtual) audits/year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Integrity Guide
- Supplier Social Responsibility Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events impacting operational sites and equipment.
Transition Risks
- Changing demand for hydrocarbons.
- Policies prohibiting upstream oil activities.
Opportunities
- Increased demand for low-emission products and services.
- Expansion into new markets for low-carbon energy technologies.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Core Standards, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, TCFD, SASB Oil & Gas Services Industry Standard
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon energy technologies
- Energy-efficient products
Awards & Recognition
- Security Magazine’s Security 500 (ranked #1 in energy sector)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Principles
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 23% compared to 2019 base year
- Increased share of renewable and zero-carbon electricity to 24%
- Expanded Scope 3 emissions reporting to include four new categories
Social Achievements
- Launched educational partnership with four Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the US
- Expanded DEI programs and disclosures, including publishing US EEO-1 report summary
- Increased employee resource group membership by 24%
Governance Achievements
- Improved data governance and assurance, including reasonable assurance of Scope 1 and 2 emissions
- Launched Carbon Out program to drive emission reductions
- 100% of Baker Hughes security personnel completed human rights training
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting increasing energy demand while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Supply chain disruptions
- COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Advancing sustainability efforts within Baker Hughes
- Strengthening industry relationships
- Implementing robust vaccination and flexible work programs
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 545/year
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Integrity Guide
- Supplier Social Responsibility Program (SSRP)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events
Transition Risks
- Changes in energy markets
Opportunities
- Growth in energy transition solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Core Standards, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, TCFD, SASB Oil & Gas Services Industry Standard–Extractives & Minerals Processing Sector
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbon Optimizer
- ProductionLink Edge
- LUMEN Analytics
Awards & Recognition
- AA ESG rating from MSCI
- B rating from CDP
- 2022 EcoVadis Bronze Sustainability Rating
- Wall Street Journal Management Top 250
- 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media
- America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek
- Hart Energy ESG Awards – Best Public Service Company
- Included on S&P 500 ESG Index in May 2022
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Principles
Environmental Achievements
- Reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions compared to 2019 base year (217,251 MT CO2e)
- 26.0% of electricity from zero-emission sources
Social Achievements
- 45,454 employees completed professional development planning with their manager
- 75.0% of employees received regular performance and career development reviews
- $75,272,787 in total charitable pledges and contributions
Governance Achievements
- 53,846 employees completed annual Code of Conduct training
- 96.7% of employees completed the annual Code of Conduct training
- 100.0% of operations assessed for risks related to corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 408 SSRP audits
Responsible Procurement
- SSRP policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB Oil & Gas Services Industry Standard—Extractives & Minerals Processing Sector, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: KPMG (partial)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- environmental sustainability
- people-first culture
- governance
Environmental Achievements
- 28% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions compared to 2019 base year
Social Achievements
- nearly $3 million in charitable donations through our Baker Hughes Foundation
- record levels of volunteer engagement by our employees
Governance Achievements
- periodic review of governance practices
- Board monitors and provides oversight over ESG policies
Climate Goals & Targets
- Elevated margin and returns profile
- Differentiated shareholder returns
- Strong exposure across the industrial and energy growth vectors
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
- 20+% OFSE/IET EBITDA margins mid to late 2020s
- >15% OFSE/IET ROIC mid to late 2020s
- $6-7B new energy orders
- 20% OFSE/IET EBITDA margins through 2025
- 20+% OFSE/IET ROIC through 2025
Environmental Challenges
- supply chain disruptions
- inflation
- rising interest rates
- shortages in labor supply
- geopolitical risks
- climate change related risks (extreme weather, supply chain disruptions)
- aeroderivative supply chain tightness
Mitigation Strategies
- strategic agreements with global suppliers to minimize price impacts and availability challenges
- cost-out initiatives
- corporate optimization process
- flexible capital allocation policy
- strategic acquisitions (Altus Intervention)
- new digital solutions for more intelligent operations and cleaner energy
- operational and cost improvements across all IET product lines
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- extreme weather
- flooding
- hurricanes
- wildfires
- rising sea levels
- changes in precipitation patterns
Transition Risks
- regulatory changes
- market shifts
- reduced demand for oil and gas
Opportunities
- development of energy-efficient products
- geothermal
- CCUS
- hydrogen energy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Paris Agreement
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Leucipa™ (automated field production software)
- Cordant™ (integrated suite of solutions supporting industrial asset performance management and process optimization)
- LM9000TM and Nova LTTM gas turbines
- Allam Cycle turboexpander
- CCUS technologies
- hydrogen and geothermal technologies
- Orbit 60 Bently Nevada product