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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
GB
updated 7 days ago

Qinetiq

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QinetiQ, a leading defence and security technology company, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Australia. Founded in 2001, QinetiQ has established itself as a key player in the defence sector, focusing on areas such as advanced technology solutions, engineering services, and operational support. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, including cutting-edge robotics, cyber security solutions, and test and evaluation services. QinetiQ's commitment to research and development sets it apart, enabling it to deliver unique capabilities that meet the evolving needs of its clients. With a strong market position, QinetiQ has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with government and commercial entities, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider in the defence and security landscape.

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63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Qinetiq's score of 63 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Qinetiq's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, QinetiQ Group Plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 29,904,000 kg CO2e, comprising 19,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,542,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This data reflects their commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, with no Scope 3 emissions disclosed. QinetiQ has set ambitious climate targets as part of its commitment to sustainability. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, using FY2020 as the baseline year. Near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% by FY2030. For long-term goals, QinetiQ is targeting a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, including those from the use of sold products. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate QinetiQ's commitment to addressing climate change within the aerospace and defence sector. The company’s emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from QinetiQ Group Plc, ensuring accuracy and accountability in their climate commitments.

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Scope 2
16,281,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Qinetiq's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Qinetiq is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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