Spectris
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.
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Spectris's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Spectris reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,895,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 10,894,600 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including 170,395,400 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 1,804,400 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 33,724,300 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. Spectris has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero target across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a reduction target of 85% from 2020 levels. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with a 1.5ºC warming scenario. In the near term, Spectris has also established a performance target requiring a 31.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2025. The company is committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 5% in 2020 to 100% by 2030, further supporting its sustainability goals.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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