Thales
Thales Group, a global leader in advanced technology solutions, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Thales has established itself in the aerospace, defence, security, and transportation sectors, delivering innovative products and services that enhance safety and efficiency. The company is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions, including secure communications, satellite systems, and cybersecurity services, which are distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology. Thales has achieved significant milestones, such as its pivotal role in major defence contracts and its commitment to sustainable innovation. With a strong market position, Thales continues to be recognised for its contributions to critical infrastructure and national security, making it a trusted partner for governments and enterprises worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Thales's score of 67 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Thales's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Thales reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,281,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 61,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 8,184,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant reduction from previous years, including 8,869,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 13,002,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018. Thales has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. They also target a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, business travel, and the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. Interim targets include a 35% reduction in operational emissions by 2023. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action within the aerospace and defence sector. Thales's targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their strategies are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2010 | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 121,335,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 152,633,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 446,888,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Thales is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
