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Hill and Smith PLC

Common Name
Hill and Smith
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
4,590
Ticker
HILS
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Hill & Smith PLC is a public limited company specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of infrastructure products and galvanizing services for construction, building, and transport sectors w...

Hill and Smith's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Hill and 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 and 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)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
38,601a
38,700a
38,420a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
9,532a
10,692a
10,905a
Location-Based
14,058a
13,906a
13,306a
Total Scope 3
1,016,734a
862,259a
1,007,641a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
35.9724a
36.6246a
43.5284a
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a. Hill and Smith's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Hill and Smith's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hill and Smith amounted to 52,659 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hill and Smith increased by 0.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Hill and Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-2%-4%+1%0%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hill and Smith's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hill and Smith were 38,601 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Hill and Smith reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Hill and Smith's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hill and Smith's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hill and Smith's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Hill and Smith's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Hill and Smith reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,532 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 14,058 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Hill and Smith reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Hill and Smith's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hill and Smith's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hill and Smith's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hill and Smith's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Hill and Smith use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Hill and Smith reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Hill and Smith's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404 k8 k12 k16 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Hill and Smith's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Hill and Smith reported 1,016,734 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 2024 disclosure of Hill and Smith includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Hill and Smith's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e-14%+18%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hill and Smith's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Hill and Smith reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,016,734 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 44.53% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 55.47% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hill and Smith's Scope 3 emissions increased by 17.92%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hill and Smith disclose?

In 2024, Hill and 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 and Smith's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Hill and Smith's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 549,269 tCO₂e (54.02%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 393,713 tCO₂e (38.72%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 25,216 tCO₂e (2.48%)

Hill and Smith's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.5%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(54.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(38.7%)

Insights into Hill and Smith’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Hill and Smith reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,601 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,073 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 35.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Hill and Smith's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050020,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Kindom DevelopmentYear: 2023Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 634Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MAssystemYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,047 tCO2eRevenue: $M 772Scope 1 Intensity: 2.65 tCO2e/$MInstalcoYear: 2025Scope 1: 13,226 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,478Scope 1 Intensity: 8.95 tCO2e/$MAfcons InfrastructureYear: 2025Scope 1: 244,139 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,463Scope 1 Intensity: 166.83 tCO2e/$MNorconsultYear: 2025Scope 1: 509 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,132Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MKPSYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,864 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,061Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MTaiwan CogenerationYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,633,614 tCO2eRevenue: $M 174Scope 1 Intensity: 26,577.12 tCO2e/$MCadelerYear: 2025Scope 1: 115,939 tCO2eRevenue: $M 729Scope 1 Intensity: 158.97 tCO2e/$MSanki EngineeringYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,521 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,433Scope 1 Intensity: 1.76 tCO2e/$MBurkhalter HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,277Scope 1 Intensity: 6.70 tCO2e/$MRuentex DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 597,908 tCO2eRevenue: $M 971Scope 1 Intensity: 615.62 tCO2e/$MAktorYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,306Scope 1 Intensity: 61.51 tCO2e/$MNBCC (India)Year: 2025Scope 1: 2,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,361Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MGrenergy RenovablesYear: 2025Scope 1: 868 tCO2eRevenue: $M 821Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MGalliford Try HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 5.97 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MBabcock International GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,543Scope 1 Intensity: 7.71 tCO2e/$MBig Yellow GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 53 tCO2eRevenue: $M 265Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MKeller GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 189,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,748Scope 1 Intensity: 50.69 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,705Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MSeverfieldYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 586Scope 1 Intensity: 10.41 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,637 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,408Scope 1 Intensity: 4.00 tCO2e/$MRenew HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,561 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,453Scope 1 Intensity: 13.46 tCO2e/$MHill and SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,073Scope 1 Intensity: 35.97 tCO2e/$M

How does Hill and Smith's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Hill and Smith reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 35.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.34, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Hill and Smith rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Hill and Smith ranked 19 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Hill and Smith is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Hill and Smith's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Hill and Smith reported a total carbon footprint of 1,069,393 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.89% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Hill and Smith's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.61%.a

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