Essentra
Essentra plc, a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1955, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in the manufacturing of packaging, filters, and components, Essentra stands out for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. With a diverse portfolio that includes plastic and metal components, as well as bespoke packaging solutions, Essentra caters to a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to automotive. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Essentra's dedication to sustainability and customer-centric solutions further enhances its reputation in the competitive landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Essentra's score of 67 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Essentra's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Essentra reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,568,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,174,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,394,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Essentra's near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 55% per GBP of value added by 2030, with a 2022 base year. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Essentra's commitment to sustainable practices within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,479,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,748,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Essentra 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.
