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Spirent Communications

Spirent Communications plc, a leading provider of test and assurance solutions, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates globally, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1930, Spirent has established itself as a key player in the telecommunications and networking industry, focusing on areas such as network performance, cybersecurity, and cloud services. The company offers a range of innovative products and services, including advanced testing solutions for 5G networks and IoT devices, which are distinguished by their accuracy and scalability. Spirent's commitment to quality and reliability has earned it a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to the evolution of network technologies. With a rich history of milestones, Spirent continues to drive advancements that empower businesses to optimise their network performance and enhance user experiences.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Spirent Communications's score of 53 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Spirent Communications's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Spirent Communications reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,618,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 73,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,118,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 28,426,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions coming from the use of sold products (14,300,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (5,650,000 kg CO2e). Spirent has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2035. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to addressing the global climate challenge. Additionally, Spirent is working towards carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has shown a commitment to transparency by disclosing emissions data across all relevant scopes and has made significant strides in understanding and managing its environmental impact. As Spirent continues to implement its reduction initiatives, it aims to contribute positively to global sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
139,300
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000,000
00,000
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00,000
Scope 2
6,487,400
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000,000
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0,000,000
00,000
00,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000
000,000
-
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spirent Communications's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), 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 Spirent Communications is in GB, which has a 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.

Spirent Communications is not participating in any 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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