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Ricardo

Ricardo plc, commonly known as Ricardo, is a leading engineering consultancy headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1915, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in the automotive, rail, and energy sectors, Ricardo offers innovative solutions in engineering, environmental consultancy, and product development. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Ricardo's core services include advanced vehicle engineering, powertrain development, and emissions reduction strategies. The company is recognised for its pioneering work in low-carbon technologies and has achieved notable milestones, such as significant contributions to the development of electric and hybrid vehicles. As a trusted partner in the industry, Ricardo continues to enhance its market position through cutting-edge research and a focus on delivering unique, high-quality services.

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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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

Ricardo's score of 81 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ricardo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ricardo's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 2,342,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,380,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a combined total of around 2,482,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 15% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and an 85% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Globally, Ricardo's emissions for the same year reached approximately 139,633,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,725,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 914,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 135,994,000 kg CO2e. Ricardo is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2030/31 from a FY2019/20 baseline, while also targeting a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. The company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 74% in FY2019/20 to 90% by FY2025/26, aligning its initiatives with the UN Paris Agreement's 2025 net zero goal. Overall, Ricardo's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions across all scopes.

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2,016,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ricardo's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low 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 Ricardo is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ricardo 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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