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Smiths Group plc, commonly referred to as Smiths, is a leading engineering company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1851, Smiths has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the aerospace, defence, and medical technology sectors, providing innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. Smiths is renowned for its core products, which include advanced detection systems, medical devices, and precision engineering components. What sets Smiths apart is its commitment to research and development, ensuring that its offerings remain at the forefront of technology. With a rich history of innovation and a robust market position, Smiths continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in critical industries.

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89

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Smiths's score of 89 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Smiths's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Smiths Group plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,172,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the majority at about 1,170,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 17,295,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were about 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again dominating at approximately 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions were around 21,044,000 kg CO2e. Smiths Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to achieve a similar 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Smiths Group's commitment to sustainable practices within the electrical equipment and machinery sector. The company is also focused on ensuring that 50% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by FY2028, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
15,169,000
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Scope 2
62,072,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Smiths's primary industry is Other services (93), 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. This request for Smiths is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Smiths 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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