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Spectris plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the medical, precision, and optical instruments sector, as well as in the watches and clocks industry. Founded in 1982, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on high-performance instrumentation and control solutions.
Specialising in advanced measurement and monitoring technologies, Spectris offers a diverse range of products, including precision instruments and analytical tools that cater to various industries. Their commitment to innovation and quality sets them apart, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of their clients.
With a robust market position, Spectris has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance their capabilities and expand their global reach. Their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive their success in the competitive landscape of precision instruments.
+33 vs industry average
Spectris’s score of 65 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Device Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Spectris, a UK-based company in the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry, reported total gross global Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 434.4 million kg CO2e in 2024. This includes about 4.3 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 6.6 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and around 423.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the previous year, 2023, Spectris's total emissions were approximately 413.5 million kg CO2e.
Spectris has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve Net Zero across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a supporting Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment to an 85% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2020 base year. This target is consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Spectris is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2020 base year, with a long-term goal of achieving Net Zero across its Scope 3 emissions by 2040. The company also intends to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2020 to 100% by 2030.
2030
85% reduction in Scope 1
Spectris commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 85% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Spectris also commits to increase annual…
2030
85% reduction in Scope 2
Spectris commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 85% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Spectris also commits to increase annual…
2030
42% reduction in scope 3 total
Spectris commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 85% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. Spectris also commits to increase annual…
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