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Medical Device Manufacturing
GB
updated 10 days ago

Spectris

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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49

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Spectris's score of 49 is higher than 70% 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 2023, Spectris reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 12,144,100 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a significant reduction in its carbon footprint. Specifically, Spectris is committed to achieving Net Zero across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, targeting an 85% reduction from a 2020 baseline. This commitment is supported by a Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) that also includes a goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030. In 2022, the company’s emissions in the UK included 1,248,280 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. The overall global emissions for that year were reported at approximately 17,546,000 kg CO2e. Spectris is also focused on increasing its renewable electricity sourcing from 5% in 2020 to 100% by 2030, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. These targets reflect Spectris's commitment to align with a 1.5°C warming scenario, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change mitigation. The data and commitments are sourced directly from Spectris plc, ensuring accuracy and accountability in their environmental impact reporting.

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Scope 2
35,210,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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 Spectris is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Spectris 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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