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Intertek

Intertek Group plc, commonly known as Intertek, is a leading quality assurance and testing company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1885, Intertek has established a strong global presence, operating in over 100 countries across key regions such as Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in a wide range of industries, including textiles, construction, and food safety, Intertek offers comprehensive services such as product testing, inspection, and certification. Their commitment to innovation and quality sets them apart, ensuring that clients meet regulatory standards and enhance product safety. With a reputation for excellence, Intertek has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its service offerings and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the quality assurance sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Intertek's score of 46 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Intertek's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Intertek Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 191,155,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 61,168,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 78,228,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, Intertek aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company plans for 70% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by FY2027. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Intertek's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Intertek's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Intertek is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Intertek 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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