Smiths Group plc, commonly referred to as Smiths, is a prominent player in the Other Services (93) industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1851, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and service delivery across various sectors.
With a strong operational presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Smiths excels in providing advanced technology solutions and services. Their core offerings include detection systems, medical devices, and industrial technologies, each distinguished by a commitment to quality and reliability.
Recognised for its market leadership, Smiths has achieved notable accolades in safety and efficiency, positioning itself as a trusted partner in critical applications. The company’s dedication to innovation continues to drive its success in a competitive landscape.
+75 vs industry average
Smiths’s score of 100 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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Industry Intensity
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 5% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Smiths's reported carbon emissions
Smiths, a UK-based company in the "Other services" sector, has established ambitious climate commitments. For the reporting year 2025, Smiths reported a total of approximately 1.23 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into approximately 17.42 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 20.29 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 1.19 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services and the use of sold products being the most significant categories.
In 2024, Smiths's total emissions were approximately 1.19 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 18.76 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and approximately 23.82 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e.
Smiths has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions from its operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 2040 and across its entire value chain (Scope 3) by 2050. Furthermore, they aim for an approximate 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 operational emissions by 2032 against a 2021 baseline. Science-based targets are in place to drive this reduction, with a commitment that 50% of supplier spend will be evaluated by EcoVadis and have science-based targets by 2027. Smiths also aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2021 baseline.
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Smiths’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2027
Supplier engagement targets for % of supplier spend evaluate…
Supplier engagement targets for % of supplier spend evaluated by EcoVadis and % of suppliers with SBTs
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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