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Diploma PLC

Common Name
Diploma
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Employees
3,300
Ticker
DPLM
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Diploma PLC is a British public limited company specializing in the supply of highly specialized technical products and services to diverse industries worldwide. Organized into three main sectors—Cont...

Diploma's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Diploma 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).

Diploma has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
3,732a
3,875a
3,471b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
1,043a
3,807a
5,653b
Location-Based
5,213a
5,739a
5,191b
Total Scope 3
269,863a
244,134a
152,111a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
1.8206a
2.1237a
2.3694b
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a. Diploma's Annual Report 2025
b. Diploma's Annual Report 2023
c. Diploma's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Diploma's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Diploma amounted to 8,945 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 Diploma decreased by 6.96%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Diploma's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202501 k2 k3 k4 ktCO2e+230%+14%+19%+12%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Diploma's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Diploma were 3,732 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Diploma reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Diploma's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 382.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2024), Diploma's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.69%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Diploma's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Diploma reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,043 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,213 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Diploma reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Diploma's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 46.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

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

What methodology does Diploma use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Diploma's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202502 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Diploma's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Diploma reported 269,863 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 Diploma includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Diploma's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320242025070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e-24%+60%+11%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Diploma's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Diploma reported total Scope 3 emissions of 269,863 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

Compared to the previous year (2024), Diploma's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Diploma disclose?

In 2025, Diploma reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 201,585 tCO₂e (74.7%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 40,592 tCO₂e (15.04%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 22,953 tCO₂e (8.51%)

Diploma's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Other/UnspecifiedSources(8.5%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(15.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(74.7%)

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

In 2025, Diploma reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,732 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,050 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.82 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Diploma's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2001,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Resideo TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,761Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MSiteOne Landscape SupplyYear: 2023Scope 1: 76,326 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,301Scope 1 Intensity: 17.75 tCO2e/$MReeceYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,623 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,073Scope 1 Intensity: 6.52 tCO2e/$MSpirax GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,223 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,293Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MImiYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,773Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MFerguson EnterprisesYear: 2025Scope 1: 164,926 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,762Scope 1 Intensity: 5.36 tCO2e/$MFastenalYear: 2024Scope 1: 128,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,546Scope 1 Intensity: 17.00 tCO2e/$MWW GraingerYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,168Scope 1 Intensity: 1.63 tCO2e/$MMsc Industrial DirectYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,317 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,821Scope 1 Intensity: 5.06 tCO2e/$MPoolYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,311Scope 1 Intensity: 7.95 tCO2e/$MBeijer RefYear: 2025Scope 1: 21,635 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,030Scope 1 Intensity: 5.37 tCO2e/$MFinning InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,790Scope 1 Intensity: 9.15 tCO2e/$MApplied Industrial TechnologiesYear: 2025Scope 1: 32,283 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,563Scope 1 Intensity: 7.07 tCO2e/$MToromont IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,491Scope 1 Intensity: 14.12 tCO2e/$MWesco InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,001 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,819Scope 1 Intensity: 2.61 tCO2e/$MBossard HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,349Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MDaetwyler HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 18,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,389Scope 1 Intensity: 13.14 tCO2e/$MAddtechYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,169Scope 1 Intensity: 1.22 tCO2e/$MTravis PerkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,537 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 7.88 tCO2e/$MLords Group TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 9.31 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MFlowtech FluidpowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 135Scope 1 Intensity: 4.57 tCO2e/$MBritish American Tobacco P.l.cYear: 2025Scope 1: 222,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,489Scope 1 Intensity: 6.44 tCO2e/$MSIGYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,278Scope 1 Intensity: 11.54 tCO2e/$MDiplomaYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,732 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,050Scope 1 Intensity: 1.82 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Diploma reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.82 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.48, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2025, Diploma ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Diploma's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Diploma reported a total carbon footprint of 278,808 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.88% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Diploma's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.87%.a

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