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GKN Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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GKN Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as GKN, is a prominent British multinational engineering company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1759, GKN has established itself as a leader in the automotive and aerospace industries, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in driveline systems, aerospace components, and advanced manufacturing technologies. GKN's commitment to sustainability and engineering excellence sets it apart in a competitive market. With a rich history marked by key milestones, including its evolution into a global player, GKN continues to achieve notable success, positioning itself as a trusted partner for major automotive and aerospace manufacturers worldwide.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

GKN Holdings Limited's score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GKN Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Melrose Industries PLC

GKN Holdings Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Melrose Industries PLC, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, GKN Holdings Limited has not publicly disclosed any reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction commitments suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing its climate strategy. Given its relationship with Melrose Industries PLC, any potential emissions data or climate initiatives may be cascaded from this parent organization. However, no specific figures or targets have been provided from Melrose Industries PLC that pertain directly to GKN Holdings Limited. In summary, GKN Holdings Limited is currently lacking detailed emissions data and defined climate commitments, reflecting a broader context within the industry where many companies are still establishing their sustainability frameworks.

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Scope 1
23,261,000
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Scope 2
33,111,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000
0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is GKN Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GKN Holdings Limited's primary industry is Real Estate Services, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is GKN Holdings Limited'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 GKN Holdings Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

GKN Holdings Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

GKN Holdings Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 91% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
91%
Capital Goods
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

GKN Holdings Limited'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.

GKN Holdings Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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