Clays, officially known as Clays Limited, is a prominent player in the UK printing and publishing industry, headquartered in Great Blakenham, GB. Established in 1999, the company has made significant strides in the production of high-quality printed materials, specialising in books, magazines, and bespoke print solutions.
With a commitment to innovation, Clays stands out for its advanced printing technology and sustainable practices, catering to a diverse clientele across the UK and beyond. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant investments in state-of-the-art machinery that enhance efficiency and quality.
Recognised for its exceptional service and reliability, Clays has solidified its market position as a leading print provider, consistently delivering unique products that meet the evolving needs of the publishing sector.
+6 vs industry average
Clays’s score of 35 is higher than 57% 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 27% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Clays's reported carbon emissions
Clays, headquartered in GB, is committed to significant emissions reductions, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, both from a 2019 baseline. For the reporting year 2021, Clays reported Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion totalling approximately 11.6 million kg CO2e. While specific Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions data for 2021 are not fully disclosed, the company indicated a GHG intensity ratio of approximately 218 kg CO2e per tonne of output for that year. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion were approximately 9.8 million kg CO2e, with a GHG intensity ratio of approximately 150 kg CO2e per tonne of output. No emissions data was disclosed for 2022. Clays's climate commitments and reduction targets are cascaded from its corporate family, with performance data originating from Clays Ltd. and initiative sources also identified as Clays Ltd. at cascade level 0.
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Clays’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Reduction in absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030 from 2019 90% Reduction in absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from 2019
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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