Chemring Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Chemring's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chemring's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 5,868,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, which include 74,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions and 4,488,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. The company reported Scope 2 emissions of about 5,903,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 2,655,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions amounted to approximately 6,030,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 617,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 4,380,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. 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 becoming net zero for market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and striving to achieve net zero across all scopes by 2050. These targets were established in 2021 and reflect the company's proactive approach to climate action. The emissions data is sourced from Chemring Group PLC, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,640,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,903,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 34% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 39% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Chemring'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.
Chemring 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.
