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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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updated 3 days ago

ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC

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Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC, a renowned British multinational, is headquartered in the United Kingdom and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1904, the company has established itself as a leader in the aerospace and defence sectors, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of power systems for aviation and marine applications. With a rich history marked by innovation, Rolls-Royce is best known for its advanced jet engines and propulsion systems, which are distinguished by their efficiency and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the Trent engine family, which powers a majority of wide-body aircraft globally. As a key player in the aerospace industry, Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC continues to push the boundaries of technology, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for airlines and defence organisations worldwide.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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

ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC's score of 52 is higher than 74% 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 HOLDINGS PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,761,000 kg CO2e, which includes 109,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 88,504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In the UK, the company’s emissions were about 130,516,000 kg CO2e, with 72,346,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 58,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Rolls-Royce has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations and facilities by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to reach net-zero across all scopes by 2050. The company has also pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms Rolls-Royce's commitment to significant emissions reductions. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the aerospace and engineering sectors.

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Scope 1
456,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
396,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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. This request for ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC 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 HOLDINGS PLC 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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