Clays, officially known as Clays Ltd, is a prominent player in the printed matter and recorded media industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1900, Clays has evolved into a leading provider of high-quality printing services, specialising in books, magazines, and other printed materials. With a strong operational presence across GB, the company has built a reputation for excellence and innovation.
Clays is renowned for its unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards of quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable printing practices, positioning itself as a market leader. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and a diverse portfolio of services, Clays continues to set benchmarks in the printing industry.
-9 vs industry average
Clays’s score of 20 is lower than 30% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Media Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Clays's reported carbon emissions
Clays, headquartered in GB and operating within the Printed matter and recorded media (22) industry, has outlined ambitious climate commitments. For the reporting year 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion totalling approximately 11,606,000 kg CO2e. In the same year, their GHG Intensity ratio was approximately 218.0 kg CO2e per tonne of output.
Looking ahead, Clays has set significant reduction targets. The company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, they are targeting a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. The ultimate goal is to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. While detailed Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data for recent years are not fully disclosed, the company's commitments demonstrate a clear strategy to decarbonise its operations. The data for Clays is inherited from its parent organisation, Clays Ltd.
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Clays’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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