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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
GB
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Arcam Limited Sustainability Profile

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Arcam Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the additive manufacturing industry, specialising in electron beam melting (EBM) technology. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a pioneer in 3D printing for metal components, particularly within the aerospace and medical sectors. Arcam's innovative solutions, including its advanced EBM systems, enable the production of complex geometries with high precision, setting it apart from traditional manufacturing methods. With a strong presence in Europe and North America, Arcam has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major aerospace manufacturers and recognition for its contributions to the field. As a subsidiary of GE Additive, Arcam Limited continues to enhance its market position, driving advancements in metal additive manufacturing and solidifying its reputation for quality and innovation.

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14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Arcam Limited's score of 14 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arcam Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Arcam Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 269,608,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 458,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 5,764,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions included 127,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 166,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, among other categories. Over the years, Arcam has seen fluctuations in its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions increasing from about 639,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 675,000 kg CO2e in 2018, before dropping to 458,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Scope 2 emissions also varied, peaking at approximately 10,720,000 kg CO2e in 2015 and then decreasing to about 5,764,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these emissions figures, Arcam Limited has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company does not inherit emissions data from a parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from Arcam Limited's own disclosures. Overall, while Arcam Limited has made strides in reporting its emissions, the lack of defined climate commitments or reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in their sustainability efforts.

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20152016201720182019
Scope 1
639,000
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
10,720,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Arcam Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arcam Limited's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Arcam 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 Arcam Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Arcam Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Arcam Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 17% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 99% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Purchased Goods and Services
99%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%

Arcam 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.

Arcam 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
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