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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
GB
updated 6 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 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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Qinetiq's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, QinetiQ Group Plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19,362,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 10,542,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 29,904,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 20,996,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 11,358,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 32,354,000 kg CO2e. QinetiQ has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, using FY2020 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% by FY2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect QinetiQ's commitment to addressing climate change within the aerospace and defence sector. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and emissions reduction.

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28,377,000
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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
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