Applus Plus
Applus+ is a leading global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company headquartered in Spain. Established in 1996, Applus+ has expanded its operations across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia, solidifying its presence in key markets. The company excels in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, and construction, providing a comprehensive range of services that ensure quality, safety, and compliance. Applus+ offers unique solutions such as non-destructive testing, certification services, and technical inspections, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With a strong market position, Applus+ has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its service portfolio. As a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, Applus+ continues to set industry standards in quality assurance and risk management.
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Industry Benchmark
Applus Plus's score of 63 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Applus Plus's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Applus Services, S.A. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 268,050,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 41,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,620,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 221,496,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over recent years, Applus has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. In the near term, Applus has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and employee commuting, by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with industry standards aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting Applus's proactive approach to climate action and sustainability.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 61,910,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 14,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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