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Spectris

Spectris plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading supplier of precision instrumentation and controls, serving a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and environmental monitoring. Founded in 1982, the company has established a strong market presence through strategic acquisitions and innovation, enhancing its portfolio of high-performance products and services. With a focus on advanced measurement and control solutions, Spectris offers unique technologies that improve productivity and efficiency for its clients. The company operates globally, with significant operations in Europe, North America, and Asia, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the precision engineering sector. Notable achievements include a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement, solidifying its reputation as a market leader in delivering value-driven solutions.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Spectris's score of 60 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Spectris's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Spectris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,895,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 10,894,600 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 207,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 12,144,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 8,897,100 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 155,000,000 kg CO2e. Spectris has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net zero target across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a significant reduction target of 85% from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2020 to 100% by 2030, further supporting its net zero ambitions. Spectris's strategy includes reducing emissions at manufacturing sites through energy efficiencies, targeting a 20% reduction by 2030. Overall, Spectris is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and a sustainable future, demonstrating leadership in the technology hardware and equipment sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spectris's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low 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. This request for Spectris is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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