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 greenhouse gas 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. 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. This commitment reflects Meggitt's dedication to sustainability within the aerospace and defence sector. Meggitt is also 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) and demonstrates the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change. The emissions data for 2023 is currently not available, and the company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. However, the existing reduction targets and commitments indicate a strong focus on improving environmental performance and reducing carbon footprints in the coming years.
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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.
