Intertek Group PLC
Intertek Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Intertek Group 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).
Intertek Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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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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 Intertek Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Intertek Group amounted to 174,438 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 Intertek Group increased by 1.04%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Intertek Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Intertek Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Intertek Group were 61,168 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Intertek Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Intertek Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Intertek Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Intertek Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Intertek Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,228 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 113,270 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Intertek Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Intertek Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 11.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Intertek Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Intertek Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Intertek Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Intertek Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Intertek Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Intertek Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Intertek Group reported 51,759 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 Intertek Group includes a breakdown across 3 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.
Intertek Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Intertek Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Intertek Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 51,759 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Intertek Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Intertek Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 82.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Intertek Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 75.82%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Intertek Group disclose?
In 2023, Intertek Group reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Intertek Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Intertek Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 27,108 tCOâ‚‚e (52.37%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,108 tCOâ‚‚e (34.99%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,543 tCOâ‚‚e (12.64%)
Intertek Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Intertek Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Intertek Group reported a total carbon footprint of 226,197 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 41.51% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Intertek Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 50.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 27.04%.