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Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading trade association representing the UK automotive industry. Founded in 1902, SMMT has played a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of its members, which include manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers across the automotive sector. With a focus on promoting innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness, SMMT supports a diverse range of business areas, from vehicle manufacturing to advanced technologies. The organisation is renowned for its comprehensive market insights and data, which help members navigate the evolving landscape of the automotive industry. SMMT's commitment to fostering collaboration and driving growth has solidified its position as a key player in the UK automotive market, making it an invaluable resource for stakeholders aiming to thrive in this dynamic environment.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders'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.

10

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders's score of 10 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 632,814,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across various scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy. The SMMT's emissions data shows a trend of significant emissions over the years, with total emissions peaking at about 2,182,926,000 kg CO2e in 2000. The organisation has not set specific science-based targets (SBTi) or documented reduction initiatives, which may limit its ability to effectively address climate change in the automotive sector. The SMMT's focus on sustainability is evident in its reporting, which includes metrics such as CO2 equivalents per vehicle produced, which was approximately 0.1114 kg in 2022 and 0.1089 kg in 2023. This suggests a slight improvement in emissions per vehicle, although comprehensive reduction strategies are still needed to align with global climate goals. Overall, while the SMMT has made strides in tracking emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights the need for a more robust commitment to climate action within the automotive industry in Great Britain.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders 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.

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is not committed to any 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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