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Chemring Sustainability Profile

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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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62

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

Chemring's score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 Scope 3 emissions, which included 767,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 2,071,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. In the UK, Chemring's emissions for 2024 were approximately 5,868,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,903,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Chemring has committed to significant climate action, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This commitment includes a target to become net zero for market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a broader goal of being a net zero organisation by 2050. These initiatives reflect Chemring's dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, as outlined in their sustainability reports. The company has been transparent in its emissions reporting, inheriting data from its parent organization, Chemring Group PLC, and has established a framework for ongoing emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
10,911,000
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Scope 2
19,678,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Chemring's Industry?

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

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

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
39%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
34%
Employee Commuting
18%
Business Travel
7%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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