Intertek

Intertek, a research and development services company headquartered in GB, has made significant commitments to reducing its carbon emissions and addressing climate change.

Carbon Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2025, Intertek reported its Scope 1 emissions at approximately 62,982,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based method, were approximately 26,999,000 kg CO2e, and location-based were approximately 112,206,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for business travel were around 16,895,000 kg CO2e, employee commute was approximately 26,386,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities were approximately 6,701,000 kg CO2e.

In 2024, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 57,986,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 48,634,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 115,571,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for business travel were approximately 19,946,000 kg CO2e, employee commute was around 27,241,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities were approximately 5,408,000 kg CO2e.

For 2023, total emissions were approximately 191,155,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at 61,168,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 78,228,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 113,270,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions included business travel at 18,108,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at 27,108,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at 6,543,000 kg CO2e.

In 2022, total emissions were approximately 214,101,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were 58,821,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were 102,066,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 113,823,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions included business travel at 12,555,000 kg CO2e, employee commute at 33,590,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities at 7,069,000 kg CO2e.

For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 59,952,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 122,147,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 122,036,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for business travel were around 5,771,000 kg CO2e, employee commute was approximately 36,777,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities were around 7,068,000 kg CO2e.

In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 62,915,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 124,996,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 122,866,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for business travel were approximately 13,071,000 kg CO2e, employee commute was around 59,130,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities were about 7,245,000 kg CO2e.

For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 64,709,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were 133,860,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 128,693,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for business travel were around 25,849,000 kg CO2e, employee commute was approximately 67,101,000 kg CO2e, and fuel and energy-related activities were around 7,669,000 kg CO2e.

In 2018, total emissions were approximately 199,933,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were 62,923,000 kg CO2e, with stationary combustion accounting for approximately 26,678,000 kg CO2e and mobile combustion for approximately 33,452,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 129,399,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 122,868,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for fuel and energy-related activities were around 7,611,000 kg CO2e. Data for business travel and employee commute were missing for this year.

For 2017, total emissions were approximately 194,602,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were 54,227,000 kg CO2e, with stationary combustion at approximately 24,877,000 kg CO2e and mobile combustion at approximately 24,357,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 128,100,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 122,949,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 emissions for fuel and energy-related activities were around 12,274,000 kg CO2e. Data for business travel and employee commute were missing for this year.

In 2016, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 72,096,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 58,283,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 126,069,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.

For 2015, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 63,728,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion being approximately 52,145,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 137,024,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.

No emissions data is available for 2014.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Intertek is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with its membership in the Race to Zero campaign. The company has set ambitious near-term targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 (business travel and employee commuting) emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline year. This target is recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C.

Furthermore, Intertek aims to have 70% of its suppliers, by spend, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, adopt science-based targets by FY2027.

Previously, Intertek maintained a target to reduce GHG emissions per employee by 5% against a 2018 base year, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with an end year of 2025.