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Furniture Manufacturing
GB
updated a month ago

Discoverie Sustainability Profile

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Discoverie Group plc, commonly referred to as Discoverie, is a leading provider of customised electronic components and solutions, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, establishing a strong presence in the electronics industry. Specialising in advanced connectivity and sensing technologies, Discoverie offers a diverse range of products, including resistors, capacitors, and custom-built solutions tailored to meet specific client needs. Their commitment to innovation and quality sets them apart in a competitive market. With a focus on sectors such as industrial, medical, and transportation, Discoverie has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its product portfolio and market reach. As a trusted partner for many global brands, Discoverie continues to solidify its position as a key player in the electronic components sector.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Discoverie's score of 62 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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Discoverie's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, discoverIE Group plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,648,831,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,546,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 2,006,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 2,640,536,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and for Scope 3 by 2040. To achieve these targets, discoverIE plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by 2025, using a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they have committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and to maintain this reduction through 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, the company aims for a 42% reduction by 2030 from a 2023 baseline, with a long-term goal of a 90% reduction by 2040. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 58% in 2021 to 100% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect discoverIE's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint comprehensively across all scopes of emissions.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,742,010
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
7,895,540
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Discoverie's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Discoverie's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Discoverie's Location?

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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 Discoverie is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Discoverie's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Discoverie's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
89%
Purchased Goods and Services
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Discoverie's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Discoverie has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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