QinetiQ Group PLC

Common Name
QinetiQ Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
8,403
Ticker
QQ.
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
QinetiQ Group plc provides science and technology solution in the defense, security, and infrastructure markets in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and internationally. The company op...

QinetiQ Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, QinetiQ 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, QinetiQ Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind QinetiQ Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. QinetiQ Group's Annual Report 2025
a. QinetiQ Group's Annual Report 2025
b. QinetiQ Group's Climate Change Strategy Report 2023
b. QinetiQ Group's Climate Change Strategy Report 2023

Insights into QinetiQ Group's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of QinetiQ Group amounted to 28,391 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of QinetiQ Group decreased by 5.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

QinetiQ Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202507.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e-16%-2%-9%-8%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are QinetiQ Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of QinetiQ Group were 19,662 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has QinetiQ Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, QinetiQ Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2024), QinetiQ Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are QinetiQ Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, QinetiQ Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,729 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has QinetiQ Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, QinetiQ Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 46.39%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2024), QinetiQ Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 17.2% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does QinetiQ Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, QinetiQ Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

QinetiQ Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202504.5 k9 k13.5 k18 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

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

In 2025, QinetiQ Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,662 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,499 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

QinetiQ Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

202005,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GVClarksonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 814Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MPagegroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 828 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,182Scope 1 Intensity: 0.38 tCO2e/$MSerco GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,206Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MHaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,788Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MRolls-Royce HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 235,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,729Scope 1 Intensity: 9.91 tCO2e/$MGGGoodwinYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 293Scope 1 Intensity: 28.30 tCO2e/$MMorgan Advanced MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,011 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,381Scope 1 Intensity: 80.37 tCO2e/$MBAE SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,019Scope 1 Intensity: 3.18 tCO2e/$MVVVolexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 826Scope 1 Intensity: 2.43 tCO2e/$MSThreeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,364 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,895Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MWeir GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 64,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,144Scope 1 Intensity: 20.63 tCO2e/$MDialightYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 210Scope 1 Intensity: 7.93 tCO2e/$MRotorkYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 947Scope 1 Intensity: 3.73 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,226Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MRS GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,757Scope 1 Intensity: 1.53 tCO2e/$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: $M 5,243Scope 1 Intensity: 1.67 tCO2e/$MHalmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,909Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MBalfour BeattyYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,878 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,333Scope 1 Intensity: 12.67 tCO2e/$MMelrose IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,245 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352Scope 1 Intensity: 4.88 tCO2e/$MIntertek GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,986 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,258Scope 1 Intensity: 13.62 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, QinetiQ Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.8 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

In 2025, QinetiQ Group ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

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