Intertek
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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Intertek's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Intertek Group plc reported total global emissions of approximately 159,215,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1 (57,986,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 (48,634,000 kg CO2e market-based), and Scope 3 emissions, which included business travel (19,946,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (27,241,000 kg CO2e). In the UK, emissions were reported at about 2,318,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 314,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions included 1,046,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 1,079,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Intertek has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to 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 year. Additionally, the company aims for 70% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2027. Intertek is also a participant in the Race to Zero campaign, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has classified Intertek's targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company continues to strive for a 5% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per employee against a 2018 baseline by 2025, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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