Intertek Group plc, commonly known as Intertek, is a leading quality assurance and testing company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1885, Intertek has established a strong global presence, operating in over 100 countries across key regions such as Europe, North America, and Asia.
Specialising in a wide range of industries, including textiles, construction, and food safety, Intertek offers comprehensive services such as product testing, inspection, and certification. Their commitment to innovation and quality sets them apart, ensuring that clients meet regulatory standards and enhance product safety.
With a reputation for excellence, Intertek has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its service offerings and strategic acquisitions, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the quality assurance sector.
+38 vs industry average
Intertek’s score of 67 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Research Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Research Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 17% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Intertek's reported carbon emissions
Intertek, headquartered in Great Britain, is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The company has set ambitious targets, including a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, as a member of the Race to Zero campaign. They also aim to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 (business travel and employee commuting) greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Intertek is working to ensure that 70% of its suppliers, by spend, for purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by FY2027. For emissions reporting, Intertek disclosed the following for the year ending 2025: * Scope 1: Approximately 62,982,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 26,999,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (business travel): Approximately 16,895,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (employee commute): Approximately 26,386,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 6,701,000 kg CO2e In 2024, Intertek reported: * Scope 1: Approximately 57,986,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 48,634,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (business travel): Approximately 19,946,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (employee commute): Approximately 27,241,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 5,408,000 kg CO2e For 2023, Intertek reported: * Scope 1: Approximately 61,168,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 78,228,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (business travel): Approximately 18,108,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (employee commute): Approximately 27,108,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 6,543,000 kg CO2e In 2022, Intertek's reported emissions were: * Scope 1: Approximately 58,821,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 102,066,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (business travel): Approximately 12,555,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (employee commute): Approximately 33,590,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 7,069,000 kg CO2e In 2021, Intertek's reported emissions were: * Scope 1: Approximately 59,952,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 122,147,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (business travel): Approximately 5,771,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (employee commute): Approximately 36,777,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 7,068,000 kg CO2e In 2020, Intertek's reported emissions were: * Scope 1: Approximately 62,915,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 124,996,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (business travel): Approximately 13,071,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (employee commute): Approximately 59,130,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 7,245,000 kg CO2e In 2019, Intertek's reported emissions were: * Scope 1: Approximately 64,709,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 133,860,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (business travel): Approximately 25,849,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (employee commute): Approximately 67,101,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 7,669,000 kg CO2e In 2018, Intertek reported: * Scope 1: Approximately 62,923,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 129,399,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 7,611,000 kg CO2e In 2017, Intertek reported: * Scope 1: Approximately 54,227,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 128,100,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3 (fuel and energy-related activities): Approximately 12,274,000 kg CO2e In 2016, Intertek reported: * Scope 1: Approximately 72,096,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (purchased electricity): Approximately 126,069,000 kg CO2e In 2015, Intertek reported: * Scope 1: Approximately 63,728,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (purchased electricity): Approximately 137,024,000 kg CO2e Intertek has achieved a 5% reduction in GHG emissions per employee against their 2018 base year, with a target to continue this reduction by 5% by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Their Scope 1 and 2 emissions are classified as being consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. They are also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 50% within the same timeframe (FY2030 from FY2019). The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Intertek's near-term targets.
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Intertek’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
50% reduction in all scopes
2030: Reduce absolute scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 (business travel and employee commuting) by 50% vs 2019 base line.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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