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ALS Limited Sustainability Profile

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ALS Limited, a leading global provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, is headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1975, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. ALS operates primarily within the environmental, food, and mining industries, offering a diverse range of core services such as laboratory testing, asset management, and quality assurance. What sets ALS apart is its commitment to innovation and quality, ensuring that clients receive accurate and reliable results tailored to their specific needs. With a robust market position, ALS Limited has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards and recognitions for excellence in service delivery. As a trusted partner, ALS continues to support clients in navigating complex regulatory environments and enhancing operational efficiency.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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

ALS Limited's score of 54 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ALS Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, ALS Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 102,570,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 51,592,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 103,610,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to sustainability, with a target set in 2021 to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity by 40% by 2030, using a FY2020 baseline. Notably, for the year ending March 2023, ALS Canada achieved a remarkable 49.3% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from this baseline. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 11,922,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 54,528,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for the same year totalled around 11,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking and managing emissions across all scopes. ALS Limited's sustainability strategy underscores its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental performance, aligning with industry standards and climate terminology. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions data transparently, reflecting its dedication to climate action and accountability.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
10,193,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
55,915,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is ALS Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ALS Limited's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is ALS Limited's Location?

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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 ALS Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

ALS Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

ALS Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 6% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 14% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 1134% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
1134%
Employee Commuting
191%
Capital Goods
158%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
111%
Waste Generated in Operations
107%
Business Travel
95%

ALS Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

ALS Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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