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Chemring Group PLC

Common Name
Chemring Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
2,700
Ticker
CHG
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Chemring Group plc is a global defence technology company specializing in advanced products and services for aerospace, defence, and security markets. It focuses on four key sectors: Countermeasures t...

Chemring Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Chemring Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Chemring Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
7,694a
7,039a
N/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
5,860a
8,122a
N/A
Location-Based
12,952a
13,639a
N/A
Total Scope 3
154,910a
N/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
11.773a
11.1233a
N/A
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a. Chemring Group's Sustainability Report 2025

Insights into Chemring Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chemring Group amounted to 20,646 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chemring Group decreased by 0.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Chemring Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222024202502 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+3001%+9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chemring Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chemring Group were 7,694 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Chemring Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Chemring Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3,289.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Chemring Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Chemring Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Chemring Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,860 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,952 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Chemring Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2024), Chemring Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Chemring Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Chemring Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Chemring Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Chemring Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2024202503.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Chemring Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Chemring Group reported 154,910 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Chemring Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Chemring Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2025040 k80 k120 k160 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Chemring Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Chemring Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 154,910 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chemring Group disclose?

In 2025, Chemring Group reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Chemring Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Chemring Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 95,361 tCO₂e (61.56%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 47,782 tCO₂e (30.85%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,569 tCO₂e (4.24%)

Chemring Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(61.6%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(30.8%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(4.2%)

Insights into Chemring Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Chemring Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,694 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 654 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.77 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Chemring Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SafranYear: 2025Scope 1: 171,781 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,668Scope 1 Intensity: 4.68 tCO2e/$MBoeingYear: 2024Scope 1: 517,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 66,517Scope 1 Intensity: 7.77 tCO2e/$MAirbusYear: 2025Scope 1: 480,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 86,317Scope 1 Intensity: 5.56 tCO2e/$MRTX CorpYear: 2025Scope 1: 523,985 tCO2eRevenue: $M 88,602Scope 1 Intensity: 5.91 tCO2e/$MGeneral ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 283,359 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38,702Scope 1 Intensity: 7.32 tCO2e/$MMontana AerospaceYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,569 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,151Scope 1 Intensity: 14.39 tCO2e/$MAerospace Industrial DevelopmentYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,996 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,131Scope 1 Intensity: 4.42 tCO2e/$MLatecoereYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,214 tCO2eRevenue: $M 890Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MCSBC Corp TaiwanYear: 2022Scope 1: 7,751 tCO2eRevenue: $M 716Scope 1 Intensity: 10.83 tCO2e/$MAerospace CH UAVYear: 2025Scope 1: 165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 419Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MCochin ShipyardYear: 2026Scope 1: 3,998 tCO2eRevenue: $M 538Scope 1 Intensity: 7.43 tCO2e/$MAvic Chengdu UasYear: 2023Scope 1: 73 tCO2eRevenue: $M 375Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MBharat DynamicsYear: 2026Scope 1: 2,556 tCO2eRevenue: $M 259Scope 1 Intensity: 9.88 tCO2e/$MH&KYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 357Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MAvioYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,226 tCO2eRevenue: $M 45Scope 1 Intensity: 27.01 tCO2e/$MExail TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 563Scope 1 Intensity: 2.05 tCO2e/$MAvon TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 275Scope 1 Intensity: 7.15 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2026Scope 1: 17,020 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,546Scope 1 Intensity: 6.69 tCO2e/$MBAE SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 114,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 38,159Scope 1 Intensity: 2.99 tCO2e/$MRolls-Royce HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 211,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,559Scope 1 Intensity: 7.40 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 888Scope 1 Intensity: 8.95 tCO2e/$MChemring GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 7,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 654Scope 1 Intensity: 11.77 tCO2e/$M

How does Chemring Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Chemring Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.69, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Chemring Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Chemring Group ranked 20 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Chemring Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Chemring Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Chemring Group reported a total carbon footprint of 175,556 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 749% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Chemring Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.38%.a

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