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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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-2 vs industry average
Clays’s score of 20 is lower than 38% 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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Clays's reported carbon emissions
Clays's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Clays Ltd.
Clays has not reported comprehensive emissions data for 2022. For 2021, Clays reported approximately 11,606,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, comprising mobile combustion. In 2020, Scope 1 mobile combustion emissions were approximately 9,807,000 kg CO2e. There is no disclosed Scope 2 or Scope 3 data for these years.
Clays is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Clays aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030, also from a 2019 base year.
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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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