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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.
20
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-1 vs industry average
Clays’s score of 20 is lower than 40% 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
Low
Media Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.286
20182025
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Clays's reported carbon emissions
Clays, a GB-based company in the Printed matter and recorded media industry, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2021 as 11,606,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion. In 2020, their Scope 1 mobile combustion emissions were 9,807,000 kg CO2e. No specific emissions data is available for 2022, nor for Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions across any reported year.
Clays has set ambitious climate commitments, cascaded from its parent company Clays Ltd. These include a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Looking further ahead, Clays is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
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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
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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