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Applus Plus Sustainability Profile

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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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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Applus Plus's score of 75 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 includes 41,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,620,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 221,496,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (109,233,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (73,349,000 kg CO2e). Applus has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 46.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Applus's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating a direct responsibility for its reported figures and commitments.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
61,910,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
14,864,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Applus Plus's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Applus Plus's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Applus Plus'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 Applus Plus is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Applus Plus's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Applus Plus's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 8% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
49%
Employee Commuting
33%
Capital Goods
6%
Business Travel
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Applus Plus'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.

Applus Plus has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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