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.
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Intertek's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Intertek Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,318,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 314,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 1,046,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 1,079,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute emissions by 50% across all scopes by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This includes a commitment to ensure that 70% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2027. Intertek is also a participant in the Race to Zero campaign, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. The company has maintained a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 5% against a 2018 baseline, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2,182,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,782,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 2,295,000 kg CO2e. The data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions management, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments. All emissions data is sourced from Intertek Group plc, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,399,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 108,169,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Intertek is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
