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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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51

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Royal Mint's score of 51 is higher than 99% 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, comprising 6,085,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include business travel and 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 base year. To achieve this, the Royal Mint has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the retailing sector.

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Scope 1
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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 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. Royal Mint is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Royal Mint is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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