Smiths News PLC
Smiths News's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Smiths News 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 News has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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 News's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smiths News amounted to 2,172.2 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Smiths News decreased by 9.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Smiths News's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smiths News's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Smiths News were 1,358.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Smiths News reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Smiths News's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smiths News's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Smiths News's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Smiths News reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 813.4 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Smiths News reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Smiths News's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 11.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smiths News's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Smiths News's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Smiths News use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Smiths News reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Smiths News's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Smiths News's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Smiths News reported 10,368.3 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 2024 disclosure of Smiths News includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Smiths News's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Smiths News's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Smiths News reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,368.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Smiths News reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Smiths News's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 96.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Smiths News's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Smiths News disclose?
In 2024, Smiths News reported emissions for 1 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 Smiths News's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Smiths News's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 10,368.3 tCO₂e (100%)
Smiths News's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Smiths News’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Smiths News reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,358.8 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,453 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.94 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Smiths News's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Smiths News's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Smiths News reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.94 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.35, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Smiths News rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Smiths News ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Smiths News is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Smiths News's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Smiths News reported a total carbon footprint of 12,540.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.1% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Smiths News's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.84%.a