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Intertek

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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.

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78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Intertek's score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Intertek's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Intertek Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 159,215,000 kg CO2e globally, with 57,986,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 48,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 19,946,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 related to business travel. In the UK, emissions were about 2,318,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 314,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,046,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Intertek has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions (including business travel and employee commuting) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Intertek is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2027. As part of its long-term strategy, Intertek is a participant in the Race to Zero campaign, with a goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The company also targets a 5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per employee for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025, compared to a 2018 baseline. These commitments reflect Intertek's dedication to sustainable growth and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Scope 2
108,169,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Intertek's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Intertek is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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