John Menzies plc Sustainability Profile

In 2023, John Menzies plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,717,900 kg CO2e in Great Britain, comprising 6,558,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (stationary combustion) and 392,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity). This represents a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 10,029,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,020,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 625,000 kg CO2e. John Menzies plc has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions—covering areas such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and employee commuting—by 30% within the same timeframe, with a more specific target of a 42% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products related to fossil fuels. Long-term, the company commits to a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the same base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from John Menzies plc, which is a current subsidiary, ensuring that the company's climate strategy is consistent across its operations.