Chemring
Chemring Group PLC, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the defence and security industry, specialising in advanced munitions, countermeasures, and explosive ordnance disposal. Founded in 1901, Chemring has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Australia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, such as advanced pyrotechnics and electronic warfare systems, which are designed to enhance operational effectiveness and safety for military and civilian applications. Chemring's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a trusted partner for defence forces worldwide, contributing to its notable achievements in the sector. With a focus on quality and reliability, Chemring continues to set industry standards, ensuring it remains at the forefront of defence technology.
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Chemring's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chemring reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,039,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 15,161,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 2,071,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 4,443,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. In 2023, Chemring's emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at 7,913,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at 17,430,000 kg CO2e. Chemring has committed to reducing its total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. This commitment includes achieving net zero for market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of becoming a net zero organisation by 2050. The company has set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030. The emissions data is sourced directly from Chemring Group PLC, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company is actively working towards its climate commitments, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,911,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,678,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Chemring is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
