Desco
Desco, officially known as Desco (UK) Ltd, is a leading provider of static control and cleanroom solutions, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1992, the company has built a strong reputation in the electronics and manufacturing industries, focusing on essential areas such as ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection and cleanroom supplies. With a diverse range of core products, including ESD mats, garments, and cleaning materials, Desco distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and innovation. The company serves a wide operational region, catering to clients across Europe and beyond. Notable achievements include a robust market position as a trusted supplier, recognised for its expertise and customer-centric approach in the static control sector.
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Desco's score of 5 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Desco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Desco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 51,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at 0 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 50,526 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes business travel (12,762 kg CO2e), employee commute (36,624 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (159 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (834 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Desco's total emissions were about 48,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. The company has shown a significant reduction in emissions over the years, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 184,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 51,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This represents a substantial reduction of about 133,000 kg CO2e over five years. Desco has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, but their ongoing efforts to reduce emissions are evident in the decreasing trend of their reported figures. The company continues to focus on managing its Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, which are critical areas for improvement in the context of global climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 37,219 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 183,666 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Desco is not committed to any 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.
