Melrose Industries PLC

Common Name
Melrose Industries
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
12,291
Ticker
MRO
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Melrose Industries plc is a British industrial company specializing in purchasing, improving, and selling manufacturing businesses. Operating primarily in the manufacturing sector, its primary functio...

Melrose Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Melrose Industries 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).

Melrose Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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 Melrose Industries’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Melrose Industries's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Melrose Industries's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Melrose Industries's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Melrose Industries's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Melrose Industries's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Melrose Industries amounted to 94,198 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 Melrose Industries decreased by 2.52%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Melrose Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20222023202409 k18 k27 k36 ktCO2e-27%-17%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Melrose Industries's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Melrose Industries were 21,245 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Melrose Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Melrose Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 39.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Melrose Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Melrose Industries's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 66,455 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 72,953 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Melrose Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Melrose Industries's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 38.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Melrose Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Melrose Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Melrose Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Melrose Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Melrose Industries's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported 1,234,665 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 Melrose Industries includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Melrose Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-24%-5%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Melrose Industries's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,234,665 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 Melrose Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Melrose Industries's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 27.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Melrose Industries's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Melrose Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Melrose Industries disclose?

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported emissions for 7 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 Melrose Industries's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Melrose Industries's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,122,941 tCO₂e (90.95%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 31,854 tCO₂e (2.58%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 31,279 tCO₂e (2.53%)

Melrose Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(2.5%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(2.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(91.0%)

Insights into Melrose Industries’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,245 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,352 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Melrose Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202005,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GKSCapitaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,039Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MPagegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 828 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,182Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MnVent ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,812 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,006Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MPentairYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,157 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,083Scope 1 Intensity: 8.61 tCO2e/$MGGGoodwinYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293Scope 1 Intensity: 28.30 tCO2e/$MIMIYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,773Scope 1 Intensity: 3.80 tCO2e/$MMorgan Advanced MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,381Scope 1 Intensity: 80.37 tCO2e/$MSmiths GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,687 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,021Scope 1 Intensity: 4.90 tCO2e/$MDiplomaYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,881 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MSThreeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,364 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,895Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MWeir GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,144Scope 1 Intensity: 20.63 tCO2e/$MRotorkYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$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: $M 5,243Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MKKKnights Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 76 tCO2eRevenue: $M 188Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$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: $M 492Scope 1 Intensity: 29.78 tCO2e/$MSSSpirax GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,405 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,090Scope 1 Intensity: 8.33 tCO2e/$MAshtead GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 380,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,962Scope 1 Intensity: 47.78 tCO2e/$MMelrose IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$M

How does Melrose Industries's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.88 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.37 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Melrose Industries rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Melrose Industries ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Melrose Industries is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Melrose Industries's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Melrose Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 1,328,863 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Melrose Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.49%. a

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