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Furniture Manufacturing
GB
updated 2 months 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 reported total emissions of approximately 463.8 million kg CO2e globally, with specific contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 2.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 21.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 440.3 million kg CO2e. In the UK, Volex's emissions for 2025 included approximately 10,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 10,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion, and 7,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, alongside 22,000 kg CO2e from business travel and 9,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting. Volex is committed to significant emissions reductions, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has set near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2035, with a similar 90% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and waste generated in operations. Additionally, Volex aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 64% per million USD value added by FY2035, using FY2025 as the base year. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Volex's dedication to addressing climate change in line with international climate science. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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20172018202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
685,640
000,000
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0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
14,164,010
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-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,288,670
0,000,000
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-
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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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. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all 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%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<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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