De La Rue
De La Rue plc, a leading global provider of currency and security printing solutions, is headquartered in Basingstoke, England. Founded in 1821, the company has established itself as a key player in the banknote and security printing industry, with significant operations across Europe, Africa, and Asia. De La Rue is renowned for its innovative approach to currency production, offering a range of products including banknotes, passports, and secure documents. Their commitment to quality and security has positioned them as a trusted partner for governments and central banks worldwide. With over 200 years of experience, De La Rue has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of advanced polymer banknotes, which enhance durability and security. The company continues to lead the market, recognised for its expertise and pioneering technologies in the currency and security sectors.
DitchCarbon Score
How does De La Rue's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
De La Rue's score of 24 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
De La Rue's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, De La Rue reported total carbon emissions of approximately 253,454 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 6,820 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,191 tonnes CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 241,863 tonnes CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. De La Rue has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 46.2% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by the fiscal year 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is aimed at supporting global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has made strides in its emissions reporting, achieving a score of B in the CDP climate change assessment for 2022, indicating a proactive approach to managing and disclosing its environmental impact. De La Rue's ongoing initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the trading and commercial services sector.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 101,839,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 23,156,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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De La Rue is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
