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.
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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.
Smiths's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Smiths Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,430,058,000 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 also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to around 1,380,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and the use of sold products. Smiths has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company 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 plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. By FY2028, Smiths aims for 50% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2040 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, both from the FY2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Smiths' commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,169,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 62,072,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
