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QinetiQ Limited

QinetiQ Limited, a leading defence and security technology company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, QinetiQ has established itself as a key player in the aerospace, defence, and security sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Australia. The company offers a diverse range of services, including advanced engineering, testing, and consultancy, which are distinguished by their innovative approach and commitment to quality. QinetiQ's expertise in areas such as robotics, cyber security, and systems integration positions it uniquely within the market. With a strong focus on research and development, QinetiQ has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with government and commercial entities, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the industry.

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58

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

QinetiQ Limited's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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QinetiQ Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, QinetiQ Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,934,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12,163,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 11,358,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 11,413,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2020, the company's total emissions were about 51,310,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 18,486,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 16,298,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 16,526,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions over the three-year period. Despite these reductions, QinetiQ has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company continues to navigate its climate commitments within the context of the broader industry, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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18,486,000,000
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Scope 2
16,298,000,000
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16,526,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. QinetiQ Limited's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 QinetiQ Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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QinetiQ Limited is not participating in any 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
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