Renishaw PLC
Renishaw's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Renishaw 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).
Renishaw has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Renishaw's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Renishaw amounted to 12,377 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 Renishaw increased by 0.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Renishaw's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renishaw's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Renishaw were 3,141 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Renishaw reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Renishaw's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Renishaw's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Renishaw's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Renishaw reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 74 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,236 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Renishaw reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Renishaw's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 16.25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Renishaw's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Renishaw 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Renishaw use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Renishaw reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Renishaw's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Renishaw's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Renishaw reported 169,254 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 2025 disclosure of Renishaw includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Renishaw's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Renishaw's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Renishaw reported total Scope 3 emissions of 169,254 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 60.33% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 39.67% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Renishaw reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Renishaw's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 28.64%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Renishaw's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Renishaw 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Renishaw disclose?
In 2025, Renishaw reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Renishaw's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Renishaw's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 66,792 tCO₂e (39.46%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 62,685 tCO₂e (37.04%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 12,990 tCO₂e (7.67%)
Renishaw's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Renishaw’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Renishaw reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,141 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 979 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Renishaw's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Renishaw's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Renishaw reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.92 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Renishaw rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Renishaw ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Renishaw among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Renishaw's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Renishaw reported a total carbon footprint of 181,631 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.78% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Renishaw's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.19% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.09%. a