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Smiths Group plc, commonly referred to as Smiths, is a leading engineering company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1851, Smiths has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company operates primarily in the aerospace, defence, and medical technology sectors, providing innovative solutions that enhance safety and efficiency. Smiths is renowned for its core products, which include advanced detection systems, medical devices, and precision engineering components. What sets Smiths apart is its commitment to research and development, ensuring that its offerings remain at the forefront of technology. With a rich history of innovation and a robust market position, Smiths continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in critical industries.

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100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

26

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Smiths's score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Smiths's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Smiths Group plc reported total global emissions of approximately 1,210,759,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,170,000,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes approximately 19,687,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 21,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). In the UK, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 1,290,000 kg CO2e. Smiths Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2040. Additionally, the company targets a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2032, using FY2021 as the baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Smiths Group aims for a 50.4% reduction by FY2032 and a 90% reduction by FY2050, also from a FY2021 baseline. Furthermore, the company commits that 50% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by FY2028. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Smiths Group's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its value chain.

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Scope 1
15,169,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
62,072,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Smiths's primary industry is Other services (93), 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 Smiths is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Smiths is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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