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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Meggitt's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Meggitt's score of 19 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Meggitt's reported carbon emissions

As of 2021, Meggitt PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 55,010,000 kg CO2e, which includes 26,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, the company has shown a trend of reducing its emissions, with a notable decrease from about 115,557,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure in 2021. Meggitt has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This long-term commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to climate action. The company is actively working towards these targets, having been a member of the BA1.5 initiative since July 2021. Overall, Meggitt's climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing carbon emissions within the aerospace and defence sector, aiming for significant reductions in the coming decades.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meggitt's primary industry is Air transport services (62), which is high 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 Meggitt is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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