Smiths Group PLC
Smiths Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Smiths 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Smiths Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Smiths Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smiths Group amounted to 64,154 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 Smiths Group decreased by 2.66%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Smiths Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smiths Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Smiths Group were 17,422 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Smiths Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Smiths Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Smiths Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Smiths Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Smiths Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,286 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 46,732 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Smiths Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Smiths Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Smiths Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Smiths Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Smiths Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Smiths Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Smiths Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Smiths Group reported 1,188,057 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 Smiths Group includes a breakdown across 11 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
Smiths Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smiths Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Smiths Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,188,057 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 70.49% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 29.51% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Smiths Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Smiths Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 18.07%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Smiths Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Smiths Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Smiths Group disclose?
In 2025, Smiths Group reported emissions for 11 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 Smiths Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Smiths Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 658,938 tCO₂e (55.46%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 345,426 tCO₂e (29.07%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 82,920 tCO₂e (6.98%)
Smiths Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Smiths Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Smiths Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,758 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,566 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.26 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Smiths Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Smiths Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Smiths Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.61, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Smiths Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Smiths Group ranked 8 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Smiths Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Smiths Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Smiths Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,252,211 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.86% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Smiths Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.73%.a