Essentra
Essentra plc, a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1955, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in the manufacturing of packaging, filters, and components, Essentra stands out for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. With a diverse portfolio that includes plastic and metal components, as well as bespoke packaging solutions, Essentra caters to a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals to automotive. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Essentra's dedication to sustainability and customer-centric solutions further enhances its reputation in the competitive landscape.
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Essentra's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Essentra reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 28,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 8,470,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 131,733,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 1 emissions included 6,400,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 21,270,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. The Scope 2 emissions were primarily from purchased electricity, amounting to about 8,275,000 kg CO2e. Essentra has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, with a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 55% per GBP of value added by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Essentra's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,479,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 95,748,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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