Meggitt
Meggitt PLC, a leading global engineering company, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1850, Meggitt has established itself in the aerospace and defence sectors, specialising in advanced materials and technologies that enhance safety and performance. The company’s core offerings include sensors, systems, and components that are integral to aircraft, defence systems, and energy applications. Meggitt is renowned for its innovative solutions, such as its cutting-edge thermal management systems and high-performance sensors, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Meggitt has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for engineering excellence and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the aerospace and defence industries.
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Meggitt's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Meggitt PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,010,000 kg CO2e, comprising 26,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2020, where emissions were about 88,959,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 31,042,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 57,917,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025, using 2015 as the baseline year. Meggitt is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has recognised Meggitt's targets. The company is currently classified as a member of the BA1.5 group, indicating its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. As a current subsidiary of Meggitt PLC, the emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from the parent organisation. Meggitt's efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the aerospace and defence sector, focusing on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining operational efficiency.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,573,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Meggitt 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.
