Hill & Smith PLC
Hill & Smith's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Hill & Smith 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).
Hill & Smith has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hill & Smith's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hill & Smith amounted to 49,903 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 Hill & Smith increased by 11.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Hill & Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hill & Smith's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hill & Smith were 36,664 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Hill & Smith reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hill & Smith's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.34%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hill & Smith's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.18%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Hill & Smith's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,239 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Hill & Smith reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hill & Smith's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hill & Smith 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hill & Smith's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 16.31% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Hill & Smith use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Hill & Smith's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hill & Smith's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported 830,732 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 Hill & Smith includes a breakdown across 12 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
Hill & Smith's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hill & Smith's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported total Scope 3 emissions of 830,732 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 44.51% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 55.49% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Hill & Smith's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 34.3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hill & Smith disclose?
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Hill & Smith's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Hill & Smith's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 446,837 tCO₂e (53.79%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 310,617 tCO₂e (37.39%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 28,869 tCO₂e (3.48%)
Hill & Smith's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hill & Smith’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,664 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,057 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 34.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Hill & Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hill & Smith's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 34.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.75 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Hill & Smith rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Hill & Smith ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Hill & Smith among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Hill & Smith's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported a total carbon footprint of 880,635 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 32.73% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Hill & Smith's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.33% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.16%. a