Public Profile

Smiths

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Smiths's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

92

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Smiths's score of 92 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Smiths's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Smiths Group PLC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,384,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 19,694,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 25,955,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Smiths has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the use of sold products—by the same percentage within the same timeframe. By FY2028, Smiths also commits that 50% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets. For long-term goals, Smiths Group plans to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, both from the FY2021 baseline. These targets align with the company's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect its dedication to addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
15,169,000
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Scope 2
62,072,000
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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 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. Smiths is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Smiths 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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