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Hill & Smith PLC

Common Name
Hill & Smith
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Engineering & Construction
Employees
4,559
Ticker
HILS
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Hill & Smith PLC is an international engineering and manufacturing company specializing in infrastructure products and galvanizing services. Established in 1824, the company has built a global presenc...

Hill & Smith's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, 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.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Hill & Smith's Annual Report 2024
a. Hill & Smith's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Hill & Smith's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHill & Smith amounted to52,659metric 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 & Smithincreased by 0.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Hill & 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 & Smith's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hill & Smith were 38,601 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

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

Since 2020, Hill & 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 & Smith's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hill & Smith's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

What are Hill & Smith's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Hill & Smith reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,532 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 14,058 tCOâ‚‚e 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(2023), Hill & Smith's Scope 2 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

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

In 2024, 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

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

Insights into Hill & Smith's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Hill & Smith reported 1,016,734 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Hill & Smith includes a breakdown across 12of 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 & 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 & Smith's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Hill & Smith reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,016,734 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 & 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 & Smith disclose?

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

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

Hill & 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 & Smith’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

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

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

202005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LFRRRGKGVJSClarksonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 814Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MLLLords Group TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 9.31 tCO2e/$MFFFerrari GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 369Scope 1 Intensity: 12.45 tCO2e/$MRRRenew HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,413 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,350Scope 1 Intensity: 19.56 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MGenuit GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,063 tCO2eRevenue: $M 704Scope 1 Intensity: 18.55 tCO2e/$MRRRestoreYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,597 tCO2eRevenue: $M 345Scope 1 Intensity: 21.99 tCO2e/$MRRRWS HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 610 tCO2eRevenue: $M 961Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MGGGalliford Try HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 5.97 tCO2e/$MRicardoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,725 tCO2eRevenue: $M 600Scope 1 Intensity: 4.54 tCO2e/$MYouGovYear: 2024Scope 1: 122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 430Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MBig Yellow GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 53 tCO2eRevenue: $M 265Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MVolution GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MKKKeller GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 189,978 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,748Scope 1 Intensity: 50.69 tCO2e/$MBabcock International GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,543Scope 1 Intensity: 7.71 tCO2e/$MGGGlobalDataYear: 2024Scope 1: 101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 358Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MSeverfieldYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 585Scope 1 Intensity: 10.43 tCO2e/$MVVVolexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 805Scope 1 Intensity: 2.50 tCO2e/$MBodycoteYear: 2024Scope 1: 118,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 950Scope 1 Intensity: 124.20 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MJJJames Fisher and SonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 88.45 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,056 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,705Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,090Scope 1 Intensity: 8.33 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,073Scope 1 Intensity: 35.97 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Hill & Smith reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 35.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.97, 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 2024, Hill & Smith ranked 23 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Hill & Smith reported a total carbon footprint of 1,069,393 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 & 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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