Essentra PLC
Essentra's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Essentra 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).
Essentra has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Essentra's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Essentra amounted to 18,126 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Essentra decreased by 2.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Essentra's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Essentra's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Essentra were 2,783 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Essentra reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Essentra's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Essentra's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Essentra's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Essentra reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,470 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 15,343 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Essentra reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Essentra's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 32.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Essentra's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Essentra 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Essentra use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Essentra reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Essentra's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Essentra's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Essentra reported 124,059 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Essentra includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Essentra's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Essentra's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Essentra reported total Scope 3 emissions of 124,059 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 81.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Essentra's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Essentra 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Essentra disclose?
In 2024, Essentra reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Essentra's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Essentra's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 67,735 tCOâ‚‚e (54.6%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 22,646 tCOâ‚‚e (18.25%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 22,106 tCOâ‚‚e (17.82%)
Essentra's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Essentra's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Essentra reported a total carbon footprint of 142,185 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.4% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Essentra's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.79%.