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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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79

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Chemring's score of 79 is higher than 99% 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 2023, Chemring reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,430,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,028,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,517,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions of about 2,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes business travel and waste generated in operations. Chemring has set a significant climate commitment, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This commitment, initiated in 2021, involves a year-on-year reduction of total direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. The company is actively working towards this target, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility. In the UK, Chemring's emissions for 2023 were approximately 8,511,000 kg CO2e, with 6,868,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,486,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, striving for transparency and accountability in its climate initiatives.

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13,133,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Chemring's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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