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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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 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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
What are Hill & Smith's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 13,239 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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.
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
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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.
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:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 446,837 tCOâ‚‚e (53.79%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 310,617 tCOâ‚‚e (37.39%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 28,869 tCOâ‚‚e (3.48%)
Hill & Smith's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hill & Smith's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Hill & Smith reported a total carbon footprint of 880,635 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.