Public Profile

Spectris

Spectris plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading supplier of precision instrumentation and controls, serving a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring. Founded in 1982, the company has established a strong market presence through strategic acquisitions and innovation, enhancing its portfolio of high-performance products and services. With a focus on advanced measurement and control solutions, Spectris offers unique technologies that improve productivity and efficiency for its clients. The company operates globally, with significant operations in Europe, North America, and Asia, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the precision engineering sector. Notable achievements include a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement, solidifying its reputation as a market leader in delivering value-driven solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Spectris's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

82

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Spectris's score of 82 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Spectris's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Spectris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,144,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4,373,600 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,770,500 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Spectris plans to achieve Net Zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2040. Spectris has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. The company also aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is a 42% reduction by 2030 from the same base year. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Spectris's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology hardware and equipment sector.

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Scope 1
13,738,000
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Scope 2
37,425,000
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Scope 3
31,699,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spectris's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), 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. Spectris is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Spectris 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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