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Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited Sustainability Profile

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Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited, commonly referred to as Ultra, is a prominent British defence, security, and critical communications company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1993, Ultra has established itself as a leader in the aerospace and defence sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company specialises in advanced electronic systems and software solutions, focusing on areas such as underwater warfare, cyber security, and secure communications. Ultra's commitment to innovation is evident in its unique product offerings, which are designed to meet the complex needs of military and commercial clients. With a strong market position, Ultra has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and global reach. The company continues to be recognised for its expertise and reliability in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance national security and operational effectiveness.

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14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited's score of 14 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,974,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,855,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of around 9,901,000 kg CO2e, attributed to purchased electricity. Additionally, the company recorded Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,217,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2020, Ultra Electronics' total emissions were about 13,409,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,922,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 11,389,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly lower at about 98,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2020 to 2021. Despite these figures, Ultra Electronics has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any initiatives reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is cascaded from Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited as a current subsidiary, with no additional data inherited from a parent organization. Overall, while Ultra Electronics has made strides in reporting their emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.

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20202021
Scope 1
1,922,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
11,389,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
98,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited's Location?

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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 Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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