De La Rue
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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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 3,851,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 6,920,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In the UK, their emissions were about 3,455,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, aiming for the same percentage reduction within the same timeframe. De La Rue is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its own operations by 2030, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They have not set specific emissions targets for the first year of reporting under the TCFD requirements but plan to revisit this decision as data coverage improves. The company’s climate initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their targets are consistent with the reductions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, De La Rue's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to managing their carbon footprint, with a clear focus on significant reductions in emissions across all relevant scopes.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,919,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,390,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 14,355,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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