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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.

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.

24

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

De La Rue's score of 24 is higher than 80% 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 2023, De La Rue reported total carbon emissions of approximately 253,454,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 6,820,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3,191,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 241,863,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. De La Rue 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 year. The company has also committed to a similar reduction of 46.2% for its Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating De La Rue's dedication to sustainable practices and climate responsibility. Overall, De La Rue's emissions data and reduction commitments highlight its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the trading and commercial services sector.

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Scope 1
4,919,000
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Scope 2
19,390,000
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000,000
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Scope 3
14,355,000
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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 low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. De La Rue is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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