Oxford Instruments PLC
Oxford Instruments's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Oxford Instruments 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).
Oxford Instruments has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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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 Oxford Instruments's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oxford Instruments amounted to 3,543 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oxford Instruments increased by 11.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Oxford Instruments's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oxford Instruments's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Oxford Instruments were 425 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oxford Instruments's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 35.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Oxford Instruments's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Oxford Instruments reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,362 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 3,118 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Oxford Instruments reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oxford Instruments's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.98% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Oxford Instruments use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Oxford Instruments reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Oxford Instruments's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Oxford Instruments's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Oxford Instruments reported 96,228 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 2024 disclosure of Oxford Instruments includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Oxford Instruments's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oxford Instruments's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Oxford Instruments reported total Scope 3 emissions of 96,228 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 67.74% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.26% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oxford Instruments's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Oxford Instruments 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Oxford Instruments disclose?
In 2024, Oxford Instruments reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Oxford Instruments's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Oxford Instruments's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 55,029 tCOâ‚‚e (57.19%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 31,034 tCOâ‚‚e (32.25%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4,825 tCOâ‚‚e (5.01%)
Oxford Instruments's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Oxford Instruments's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Oxford Instruments reported a total carbon footprint of 99,771 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.18% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Oxford Instruments's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.45% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.13%.