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Thales

Thales Group, a global leader in advanced technology solutions, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Thales has established itself in the aerospace, defence, security, and transportation sectors, delivering innovative products and services that enhance safety and efficiency. The company is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions, including secure communications, satellite systems, and cybersecurity services, which are distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology. Thales has achieved significant milestones, such as its pivotal role in major defence contracts and its commitment to sustainable innovation. With a strong market position, Thales continues to be recognised for its contributions to critical infrastructure and national security, making it a trusted partner for governments and enterprises worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Thales'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.

77

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Thales's score of 77 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thales's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Thales reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,281,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 61,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 36,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 8,184,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in operational CO2 emissions by 2030, with an interim target of 35% by 2023, compared to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Thales targets a 15% reduction in other CO2 emissions, including those from its supply chain and the use of its products, by 2030, with a 7% interim target for 2023. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040 across all scopes. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Thales's dedication to addressing climate change within the aerospace and defence sector.

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Scope 1
121,335,000
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Scope 2
152,633,000
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Scope 3
446,888,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thales's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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. This request for Thales is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Thales is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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