Knights Group Holdings PLC

Common Name
Knights Group Holdings
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Employees
1,354
Ticker
KGH
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Knights Group Holdings plc is a prominent legal and professional services firm based in the United Kingdom. The company's primary function is to provide top-tier legal advisory and consultancy service...

Knights Group Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings 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).

Knights Group Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 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)
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Verified Sources Behind Knights Group Holdings’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Knights Group Holdings's Annual Report 2024
a. Knights Group Holdings's Annual Report 2024
b. Knights Group Holdings's Annual Report 2023
b. Knights Group Holdings's Annual Report 2023

Insights into Knights Group Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Knights Group Holdings amounted to 450.3 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 Knights Group Holdings decreased by 25.73%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Knights Group Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240255075100tCO2e+11%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Knights Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Knights Group Holdings were 76.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Knights Group Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Knights Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Knights Group Holdings's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.76%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Knights Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 311.1 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 374.2 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Knights Group Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Knights Group Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 11.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Knights Group Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 28.56% 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 Knights Group Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Knights Group Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Knights Group Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported 260.6 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 Knights Group Holdings includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a

Knights Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202220232024070140210280tCO2e+138%+40%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Knights Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 260.6 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 Knights Group Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Knights Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 234.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Knights Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions increased by 40.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Knights Group Holdings disclose?

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Knights Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Knights Group Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 224.1 tCO₂e (85.99%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 36.5 tCO₂e (14.01%)

Knights Group Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(14.0%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(86.0%)

Insights into Knights Group Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76.1 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 188 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Knights Group Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202005,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LFTKRentokil InitialYear: 2024Scope 1: 295,617 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,822Scope 1 Intensity: 43.33 tCO2e/$MCapitaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,039Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MLLLords Group TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 9.31 tCO2e/$MRELXYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,840Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MSerco GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,206Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MFFFlowtech FluidpowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 615 tCO2eRevenue: $M 135Scope 1 Intensity: 4.57 tCO2e/$MInspiredYear: 2024Scope 1: 80 tCO2eRevenue: $M 118Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MHSS Hire GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 21.11 tCO2e/$MMitie GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 20,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,887Scope 1 Intensity: 4.20 tCO2e/$MDialightYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 210Scope 1 Intensity: 7.93 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,664 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,057Scope 1 Intensity: 34.70 tCO2e/$MGattacaYear: 2024Scope 1: 38 tCO2eRevenue: $M 500Scope 1 Intensity: 0.08 tCO2e/$MMorgan Sindall GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,733 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,243Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MFW ThorpeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 222Scope 1 Intensity: 7.08 tCO2e/$MHalmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,909Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MVPYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MRathbones GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MTTTrifastYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 289Scope 1 Intensity: 10.01 tCO2e/$MIntertek GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,258Scope 1 Intensity: 13.62 tCO2e/$MKKKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$M

How does Knights Group Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.84 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Knights Group Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Knights Group Holdings among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Knights Group Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Knights Group Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 710.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.24% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Knights Group Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 52.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.66%. a

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