Royal Mint
The Royal Mint, officially known as The Royal Mint Limited, is a prestigious institution headquartered in Llantrisant, Wales, GB. Established in 886 AD, it has evolved into a leading manufacturer of coins, medals, and other numismatic products, serving both the UK and international markets. Renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship, The Royal Mint produces circulating coins for the UK and commemorative coins that celebrate significant events and figures. Its innovative approach to coin design and production has positioned it as a market leader in the numismatic industry. With a rich history spanning over a millennium, The Royal Mint has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of cutting-edge technology in coin production. Its commitment to excellence and heritage makes it a unique entity in the world of currency and collectibles.
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Royal Mint's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, The Royal Mint reported total carbon emissions of approximately 626,401,000 kg CO2e. This includes 2,284,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 3,004,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The majority of emissions, about 621,113,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, with significant contributions from capital goods (517,585,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (96,977,000 kg CO2e). The Royal Mint has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on a 2022 baseline. Additionally, they target a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving a minimum 90% reduction across all scopes by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the organisation's commitment to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The Royal Mint's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 796,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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