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Volex PLC

Common Name
Volex
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Employees
13,000
Ticker
VLX
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Volex plc is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of power cords, electrical connectors, and cable assemblies. As an integral player in power and data transmission solutions, Volex serves a...

Volex's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Volex 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).

Volex has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Volex’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Volex's Annual Report 2025
a. Volex's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Volex's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofVolex amounted to28,388metric 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 Volexincreased by 22.81%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Volex's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2024202505501.1 k1.65 k2.2 ktCO2e+13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Volex's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Volex were 2,012 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2024), Volex's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Volex's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Volex reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,473 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 26,376 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Volex reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2024), Volex's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 23.6% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Volex use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Volex reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Volex's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2024202507 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Volex's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Volex reported 440,316 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 2025 disclosure of Volex includes a breakdown across 7of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 2 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Volex's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e+20070%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Volex's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Volex reported total Scope 3 emissions of 440,316 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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

Compared to the previous year (2024), Volex's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20,070.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Volex disclose?

In 2025, Volex reported emissions for 7 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 Volex's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Volex's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 414,752 tCOâ‚‚e(94.19%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 12,606 tCOâ‚‚e(2.86%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 8,103 tCOâ‚‚e(1.84%)

Volex's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(94.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(1.8%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(2.9%)

Insights into Volex’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Volex reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,012 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 805 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.5 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Volex's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502002,00020,000100,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201005002,00010,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LFRPARGCMVClarksonYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,014 tCO2eRevenue: $M 814Scope 1 Intensity: 1.25 tCO2e/$MLLLords Group TradingYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,104 tCO2eRevenue: $M 548Scope 1 Intensity: 9.31 tCO2e/$MFFFerrari GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 369Scope 1 Intensity: 12.45 tCO2e/$MnVent ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,812 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,006Scope 1 Intensity: 10.92 tCO2e/$MCostain GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,772 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,570Scope 1 Intensity: 3.04 tCO2e/$MGenuit GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,063 tCO2eRevenue: $M 704Scope 1 Intensity: 18.55 tCO2e/$MRRRestoreYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,597 tCO2eRevenue: $M 345Scope 1 Intensity: 21.99 tCO2e/$MPPPorvairYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,599 tCO2eRevenue: $M 245Scope 1 Intensity: 47.42 tCO2e/$MAAAvon TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,965 tCO2eRevenue: $M 204Scope 1 Intensity: 9.65 tCO2e/$MRRRWS HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 610 tCO2eRevenue: $M 961Scope 1 Intensity: 0.63 tCO2e/$MGGGalliford Try HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,313 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 5.97 tCO2e/$MRicardoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,725 tCO2eRevenue: $M 600Scope 1 Intensity: 4.54 tCO2e/$MYouGovYear: 2024Scope 1: 122 tCO2eRevenue: $M 430Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MProservice Building Services MarketplaceYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 445Scope 1 Intensity: 21.11 tCO2e/$MVolution GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,120 tCO2eRevenue: $M 446Scope 1 Intensity: 4.75 tCO2e/$MCCCeres Power HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 541 tCO2eRevenue: $M 65Scope 1 Intensity: 8.31 tCO2e/$MMMME Group InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 255 tCO2eRevenue: $M 399Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MDialightYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 210Scope 1 Intensity: 7.93 tCO2e/$MSeniorYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,226Scope 1 Intensity: 6.48 tCO2e/$MKier GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,938Scope 1 Intensity: 5.84 tCO2e/$MQinetiQ GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,662 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,499Scope 1 Intensity: 7.87 tCO2e/$MHill & SmithYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,073Scope 1 Intensity: 35.97 tCO2e/$MFW ThorpeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,574 tCO2eRevenue: $M 222Scope 1 Intensity: 7.08 tCO2e/$MHalmaYear: 2025Scope 1: 4,128 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,909Scope 1 Intensity: 1.42 tCO2e/$MRathbones GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 584 tCO2eRevenue: $M 727Scope 1 Intensity: 0.80 tCO2e/$MVVVolexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 805Scope 1 Intensity: 2.50 tCO2e/$M

How does Volex's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Volex reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.5 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.08, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Volex rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Volex ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Volex is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Volex's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Volex reported a total carbon footprint of 468,704 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,752.66% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Volex's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.63%.a

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