Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, commonly known as Rolls-Royce, is a renowned British multinational engineering company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1904, Rolls-Royce has evolved into a leader in the aerospace and defence industries, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is celebrated for its cutting-edge aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and power generation solutions, which are distinguished by their exceptional performance and reliability. With a rich history marked by innovation, Rolls-Royce has achieved numerous milestones, including the development of the first jet engine to power a commercial aircraft. Today, it holds a prominent market position, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement. Rolls-Royce continues to set industry standards, making it a pivotal player in the global engineering landscape.
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Rolls Royce's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Rolls-Royce reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,761,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 109,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 88,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. In 2022, the company emitted about 154,143,000 kg CO2e in the UK, with Scope 1 emissions at 101,389,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 52,754,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual decrease in emissions over the years, indicating effective measures taken towards reducing their carbon footprint. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Rolls-Royce continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices. The company is committed to aligning with industry standards for climate action, although no formal climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets have been reported. Overall, Rolls-Royce's emissions data highlights a proactive approach to managing carbon emissions, with a clear trajectory towards reducing their environmental impact in the aerospace and defence sectors.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 135,647,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 163,999,000 | - | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Rolls Royce is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
