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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rolls Royce's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

18

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Rolls Royce's score of 18 is higher than 92% 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

Rolls Royce, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it outline any formal reduction targets or climate pledges. This absence of detailed emissions information suggests that the company may be in the process of developing or refining its climate commitments. In the context of the aerospace and manufacturing industries, where carbon emissions are a significant concern, Rolls Royce is expected to align with industry standards and best practices for sustainability. The company is likely to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through innovative technologies and operational efficiencies, although specific initiatives or targets have not been disclosed at this time. As the industry moves towards greater accountability and transparency in emissions reporting, it will be important for Rolls Royce to establish clear climate commitments and measurable reduction goals to contribute effectively to global climate action.

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

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 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
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