Thales SA
Thales's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Thales 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).
Thales has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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.  b | 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. b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Thales's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Thales amounted to 217,000 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 Thales increased by 5.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Thales's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Thales's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Thales were 84,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Thales reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Thales's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 19.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thales's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Thales's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Thales reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 133,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Thales reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Thales's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 23.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thales's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Thales 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Thales use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Thales reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Thales's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Thales's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Thales reported 7,581,000 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 Thales includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 4 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Thales's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Thales's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Thales reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,581,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 35.77% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 64.23% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Thales reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Thales's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 24.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Thales's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Thales 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Thales disclose?
In 2024, Thales reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Thales's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Thales's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,869,000 tCO₂e (64.23%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,365,000 tCO₂e (31.2%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 207,000 tCO₂e (2.73%)
Thales's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Thales’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Thales reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 84,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,412 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Thales's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Thales's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Thales reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.92 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.93 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Thales rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Thales ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Thales is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Thales's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Thales reported a total carbon footprint of 7,798,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.2% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Thales's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.71%. a