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Retail Trade Services
GB
updated 7 days ago

De La Rue

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De La Rue, a leading global provider of currency and security printing solutions, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1821, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, known for its innovative approach to banknote production and secure identity solutions. With major operational regions across Europe, Africa, and Asia, De La Rue serves central banks and governments worldwide. The company’s core offerings include banknotes, passports, and other security documents, distinguished by advanced technology and a commitment to quality. De La Rue's market position is reinforced by its reputation for reliability and security, making it a trusted partner in the currency and identity sectors. Notable achievements include the production of over 150 national currencies, showcasing its expertise and leadership in the field.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

De La Rue's score of 66 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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De La Rue's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, De La Rue reported total carbon emissions of approximately 123,523,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 115,261,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 emissions were about 3,851,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 4,411,000 kg CO2e (market-based). In the UK, De La Rue's emissions for the same year were approximately 3,455,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. De La Rue has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its own operations by 2030, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, it has committed to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has not set specific emissions targets for the first year of reporting under the TCFD requirements but plans to revisit this decision as data coverage improves. Overall, De La Rue's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing its carbon emissions and contributing to global climate goals.

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Scope 1
4,919,000
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Scope 2
19,390,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
14,355,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. De La Rue's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 De La Rue is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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