Intertek
Intertek Group plc, commonly known as Intertek, is a leading quality assurance and testing company headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1885, Intertek has established a strong global presence, operating in over 100 countries across key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in a wide range of industries, Intertek provides services in product testing, inspection, certification, and quality assurance. Their unique approach combines technical expertise with innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with international standards and enhancing product safety. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, Intertek has achieved notable milestones, including recognition as a trusted partner for many Fortune 500 companies. Their market position is reinforced by a diverse portfolio of services that cater to various sectors, making them a pivotal player in the global quality assurance landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Intertek's score of 46 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Intertek's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Intertek Group plc reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 191,155,000 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 61,168,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 78,228,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and employee commuting, accounted for about 18,108,000 tonnes CO2e. Intertek has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by the fiscal year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company also targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Intertek plans for 70% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2027, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices across its supply chain. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Intertek's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global efforts against climate change.
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Add to project2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,399,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 108,169,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Intertek 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.
