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Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC
Rolls-Royce Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings 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).
Rolls-Royce Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 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) | 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofRolls-Royce Holdings amounted to384,561metric 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 Rolls-Royce Holdingsincreased by 17.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rolls-Royce Holdings were 235,170 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Rolls-Royce Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3.13%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 31.74%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 149,391 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Rolls-Royce Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 40.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rolls-Royce Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Rolls-Royce Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Rolls-Royce Holdings's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported 649.98 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Rolls-Royce Holdings includes a breakdown across 2of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 649.98 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 0.34%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.66%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Rolls-Royce Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 48.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rolls-Royce Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rolls-Royce Holdings disclose?
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 647.8 tCOâ‚‚e(99.66%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2.18 tCOâ‚‚e(0.34%)
Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rolls-Royce Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 235,170 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 23,729 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.91 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Rolls-Royce Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rolls-Royce Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.91 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.3, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Rolls-Royce Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Rolls-Royce Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Rolls-Royce Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Rolls-Royce Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 385,210.98 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.24% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Rolls-Royce Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 61.05% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 38.78%.a