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 score of 59 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Royal Mint's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The Royal Mint reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,085,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 529,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 154,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. The Royal Mint has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, using FY2022 as the baseline year. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 and a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Long-term goals are even more aggressive, with a target of 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating The Royal Mint's dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 873,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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