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Furniture Manufacturing
GB
updated 21 days ago

Volex Sustainability Profile

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Volex, a leading global provider of power and data connectivity solutions, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1898, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Volex operates primarily within the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry, specialising in the design and production of high-performance cables and connectors. The company’s core products include power cords, custom cable assemblies, and advanced connectivity solutions, all distinguished by their reliability and innovative design. Volex has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry certifications and a reputation for quality that positions it as a trusted partner for major global brands. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Volex continues to lead in the competitive landscape of connectivity solutions.

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Volex's score of 61 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

77%

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Volex's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Volex's carbon emissions in Great Britain totalled approximately 40,000 kg CO2e, comprising 10,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile combustion), 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and 33,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which include 22,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 9,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 1,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution. Volex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050. They are also targeting a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, with a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and waste generated in operations. Additionally, Volex plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 64% per million USD value added by FY2035, using FY2025 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, demonstrating Volex's commitment to addressing climate change in line with international climate science.

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20172018202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
685,640
000,000
-
-
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,164,010
00,000,000
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,288,670
0,000,000
-
-
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Volex's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Volex's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Volex's Location?

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

Volex's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Volex's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 94% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
94%
Employee Commuting
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Volex's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Volex has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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