Clarkson PLC

Common Name
Clarkson
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Marine Shipping
Employees
2,100
Ticker
CKN
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Clarkson PLC is a prominent player in the global shipping and offshore market, providing integrated shipping services. The company's primary function is to offer broking services, investment banking, ...

Clarkson's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Clarkson 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).

However, Clarkson has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Clarkson's Annual Report 2023
a. Clarkson's Annual Report 2023
b. Clarkson's Annual Report 2021
b. Clarkson's Annual Report 2021

Insights into Clarkson's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clarkson amounted to 2,423.9 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clarkson increased by 6.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Clarkson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202303006009001.2 ktCO2e-33%+25%+1%+1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Clarkson's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clarkson were 1,014 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Clarkson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Clarkson's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Clarkson's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clarkson's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Clarkson's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Clarkson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,425.6 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,409.9 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Clarkson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Clarkson's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 16.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Clarkson's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.4% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a

What methodology does Clarkson use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Clarkson reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Clarkson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202304509001.35 k1.8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Clarkson's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Clarkson reported 6,315.2 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 2023 disclosure of Clarkson includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Clarkson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202302 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e-85%-38%+457%+71%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Clarkson's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Clarkson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,315.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Clarkson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Clarkson's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Clarkson's Scope 3 emissions increased by 71.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

Insights into Clarkson’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Clarkson reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,014 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 814 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Clarkson's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)VKSPagegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 828 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,182Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MSerco GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,206Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MMorgan Advanced MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,381Scope 1 Intensity: 80.37 tCO2e/$MVVVolexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 826Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MDiplomaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,881 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MSThreeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,364 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,895Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MWeir GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,144Scope 1 Intensity: 20.63 tCO2e/$MDialightYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 210Scope 1 Intensity: 7.93 tCO2e/$MRotorkYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,226Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,664 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,057Scope 1 Intensity: 34.70 tCO2e/$MGattacaYear: 2024Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,243Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MKKKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MFW ThorpeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 222Scope 1 Intensity: 7.08 tCO2e/$MHalmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,909Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MVPYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MRathbones GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MSSSpirax GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,090Scope 1 Intensity: 8.33 tCO2e/$MClarksonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 814Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2023, Clarkson reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.8 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Clarkson rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Clarkson ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Clarkson among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Clarkson's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Clarkson reported a total carbon footprint of 8,739.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 46.73% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Clarkson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.13%. a

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