Applus Plus, a leading global provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, is headquartered in Spain (ES) and operates extensively across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself within the "Other services (93)" industry, focusing on sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and automotive.
Applus Plus offers a diverse range of core services, including non-destructive testing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and safety. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its service portfolio and global reach. Applus Plus continues to set industry standards, ensuring clients receive unparalleled expertise and reliability in their operations.
+35 vs industry average
Applus Plus’s score of 60 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 5% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Applus Plus's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Applus+, an organisation operating in the "Other services (93)" sector and headquartered in Spain, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 268,050,000 kg CO2e. This total comprises 41,935,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 221,496,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 4,620,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Looking at previous years, total emissions in 2022 were approximately 279,812,000 kg CO2e, and in 2021, they stood at approximately 288,241,000 kg CO2e. Applus+ has set ambitious climate targets. They have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.5% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and employee commuting by 27.5% by the same year. These near-term targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Looking further ahead, Applus+ has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline.
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Applus Plus’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2024
30% reduction in all scopes
Emission reduction of Scope 1 and 2 by 30% by 2024
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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