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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.

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84

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Spectris's score of 84 is higher 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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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 an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Spectris plans to achieve Net Zero for these scopes by 2030 and aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42% by the same year. In terms of specific initiatives, Spectris has committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. The company also targets a 31.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions during the three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025. Furthermore, it aims to enhance energy efficiency at manufacturing sites by 20% by 2030. Overall, Spectris's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Scope 2
37,425,000
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Scope 3
31,699,000
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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. This request for Spectris is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Spectris 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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