James Fisher and Sons PLC
James Fisher and Sons's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons 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).
James Fisher and Sons has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into James Fisher and Sons's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of James Fisher and Sons amounted to 49,594 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 James Fisher and Sons decreased by 33.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
James Fisher and Sons's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are James Fisher and Sons's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of James Fisher and Sons were 48,584 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has James Fisher and Sons reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, James Fisher and Sons's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), James Fisher and Sons's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 34.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are James Fisher and Sons's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,010 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has James Fisher and Sons reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, James Fisher and Sons's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 45.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), James Fisher and Sons's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 19.01% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does James Fisher and Sons use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
James Fisher and Sons's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into James Fisher and Sons's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported 111,525 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 James Fisher and Sons includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 6 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
James Fisher and Sons's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are James Fisher and Sons's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported total Scope 3 emissions of 111,525 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Has James Fisher and Sons reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, James Fisher and Sons's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 161.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), James Fisher and Sons's Scope 3 emissions increased by 76.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does James Fisher and Sons disclose?
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of James Fisher and Sons's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to James Fisher and Sons's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 39,995 tCO₂e (35.86%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 37,248 tCO₂e (33.4%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 10,405 tCO₂e (9.33%)
James Fisher and Sons's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into James Fisher and Sons’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,584 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 549 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 88.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
James Fisher and Sons's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does James Fisher and Sons's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 88.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.3, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does James Fisher and Sons rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons 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 James Fisher and Sons among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into James Fisher and Sons's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, James Fisher and Sons reported a total carbon footprint of 161,119 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.58% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to James Fisher and Sons's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 30.15%.a