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.
+21 vs industry average
Spectris’s score of 48 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medical Device Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 18% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Spectris's reported carbon emissions
Spectris, headquartered in GB and operating within the Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33) industry, has demonstrated a decreasing trend in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions over recent years. For the reporting year 2024, Spectris reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 10,895,000 kg CO2e. This represents a reduction from the approximately 12,144,000 kg CO2e reported for 2023 and the approximately 17,546,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 31,703,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 43,111,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Spectris is committed to significant climate action, aiming to reach Net Zero across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. This ambition is supported by Science Based Targets (SBTi) that commit the company to an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on a 2020 baseline. Additionally, Spectris has a long-term ambition to achieve Net Zero across its value chain (Scope 3) by 2040. The company also aims for a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. In terms of energy sourcing, Spectris has set a target to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2020 to 100% by 2030.
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Spectris’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
Spectris operations: Net Zero by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2 emissio…
Spectris operations: Net Zero by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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