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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
GB
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Rotork Sustainability Profile

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Rotork plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global provider of flow control and instrumentation solutions. Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in the design and manufacture of electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuators, Rotork is renowned for its innovative products that enhance efficiency and reliability in various industries, such as oil and gas, water and wastewater, and power generation. With a commitment to quality and technological advancement, Rotork has achieved significant milestones, including the development of smart actuator technology that integrates seamlessly with modern control systems. The company’s market position is bolstered by its extensive portfolio of services, including maintenance and support, ensuring customers receive comprehensive solutions tailored to their needs.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Rotork's score of 83 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

89%

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Rotork's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rotork's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 724,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2035 and for Scope 3 by 2045. Notably, Rotork has achieved an 18% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2017 to 2020, equating to a reduction of 9.5% per £1 million of revenue. Looking ahead, Rotork has established a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% by 2030. Furthermore, Rotork is committed to ensuring that 25% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. This commitment to sustainability reflects Rotork's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
4,448,000
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Scope 2
5,396,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rotork's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rotork's primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Rotork's Location?

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

Rotork's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rotork's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 14% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
74%
Purchased Goods and Services
21%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Business Travel
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Rotork's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Rotork has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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