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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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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Royal Mint's score of 61 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royal Mint's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Royal Mint reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,085,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 386,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 683,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes 529,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 154,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 6,091,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 373,000 kg CO2e. The Royal Mint has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, using 2022 as the base year. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 25% reduction in 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 2050. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the Royal Mint's dedication to sustainable practices and reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
873,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Mint's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low 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 Royal Mint is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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