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Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC, commonly referred to as Rolls-Royce, is a renowned British multinational company specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-performance motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers within the automotive industry. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has established a significant presence across major regions, serving a global customer base. Founded in 1906, Rolls-Royce has a long history of innovation and excellence, with key milestones including its development of luxury automobiles and advanced engineering solutions.
The company's core offerings include luxury motor cars and specialised transport equipment, distinguished by their craftsmanship, engineering precision, and bespoke features. Recognised for its market leadership and commitment to quality, Rolls-Royce continues to set standards in the premium automotive sector, maintaining a notable position in the industry for excellence and innovation.
+26 vs industry average
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC’s score of 58 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC, headquartered in GB and operating in the Motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, has reported its carbon emissions and committed to significant climate targets.
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC reported approximately 78,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 66,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 85,880 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions (including 83,700 kg CO2e from use of sold products and 2,180 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services).
Looking back, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 83,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, 102,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 72,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 85,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Scope 2 emissions for the same periods were approximately 72,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, 78,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 92,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 94,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Scope 3 emissions from use of sold products were approximately 96,800 kg CO2e in 2023, 85,700 kg CO2e in 2022, and 129,300 kg CO2e in 2019. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC also reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 382,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, 312,976,000 kg CO2e (location-based) in 2018, 535,377,000 kg CO2e (location-based) in 2017, and 299,646,000 kg CO2e in 2016.
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC has committed to several climate targets:
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc has a near-term target status of "Committed" and has committed to net-zero, being a BA1.5 member (aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C).
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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