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QinetiQ Group PLC

Common Name
QinetiQ Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Employees
7,378
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 States, Australia, Canada, and Germany. The company operates through four ...

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.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
19,662a
19,362a
20,996a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
8,729a
10,542a
11,358a
Total Scope 3
N/A
312,629a
11,413b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
7.8674a
8.0198a
10.7229a
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a. QinetiQ Group's Annual Report 2025
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

205005,00050,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Avic Chengdu UasYear: 2023Scope 1: 73 tCO2eRevenue: $M 375Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MSpirit AeroSystems HoldingsYear: 2022Scope 1: 135,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,030Scope 1 Intensity: 26.97 tCO2e/$MRENK GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 15,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,606Scope 1 Intensity: 9.94 tCO2e/$MCOMECYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,967 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,659Scope 1 Intensity: 15.79 tCO2e/$MHD Hyundai Marine SolutionYear: 2024Scope 1: 210 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,190Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MAVIC Airborne SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,344 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 4.38 tCO2e/$MHexcelYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,594 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,903Scope 1 Intensity: 94.90 tCO2e/$MCAEYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,804 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,272Scope 1 Intensity: 5.44 tCO2e/$MHanwha SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 640 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,910Scope 1 Intensity: 0.33 tCO2e/$MKorea Aerospace IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,821 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,476Scope 1 Intensity: 8.00 tCO2e/$MMazagon Dock ShipbuildersYear: 2025Scope 1: 595 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,338Scope 1 Intensity: 0.44 tCO2e/$MHensoldtYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,202 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,885Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MChina Aerospace Times ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,957Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MLIG Defense & AerospaceYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,233Scope 1 Intensity: 2.83 tCO2e/$MBWX TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,704Scope 1 Intensity: 10.54 tCO2e/$MKongsberg GruppenYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,417 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,134Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MCurtiss-WrightYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,477 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,121Scope 1 Intensity: 5.28 tCO2e/$MBharat ElectronicsYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,204 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,782Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MLisiYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,288 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,055Scope 1 Intensity: 12.79 tCO2e/$MAARYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,450 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,319Scope 1 Intensity: 9.68 tCO2e/$MCOSCO SHIPPING DevelopmentYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,786Scope 1 Intensity: 12.24 tCO2e/$MAvon TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 275Scope 1 Intensity: 7.15 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 888Scope 1 Intensity: 8.95 tCO2e/$MBAE SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,948 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,019Scope 1 Intensity: 3.18 tCO2e/$MRolls-Royce HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 235,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,729Scope 1 Intensity: 9.91 tCO2e/$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 7.15, 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 14 out of 25 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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