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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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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Rolls Royce's score of 24 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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, 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, with Scope 1 emissions at 101,389,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 52,754,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a proactive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, Rolls-Royce's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at approximately 126,297,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1: 72,689,000 kg CO2e; Scope 2: 53,608,000 kg CO2e). The company has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or reduction initiatives, but it continues to monitor and report its emissions as part of its corporate responsibility. Overall, Rolls-Royce's emissions data highlights its efforts to address climate change, although further details on specific reduction strategies would enhance transparency and accountability in its climate commitments.

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Scope 1
135,647,000
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Scope 2
163,999,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rolls Royce's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Rolls Royce is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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