Weir Group PLC
Weir Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Weir 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).
Weir Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Weir Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Weir Group amounted to 158,114 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 Weir Group decreased by 1.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Weir Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Weir Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Weir Group were 64,880 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Weir Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Weir Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Weir Group's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Weir Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Weir Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Weir Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 68,608 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 93,234 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Weir Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Weir Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 23.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Weir Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Weir Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Weir Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Weir Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Weir Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Weir Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Weir Group reported 50,005,214 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 Weir Group includes a breakdown across 13 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
Weir Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Weir Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Weir Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 50,005,214 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 1.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Weir Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Weir Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Weir Group disclose?
In 2024, Weir Group reported emissions for 13 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 Weir Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Weir Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 49,303,391 tCO₂e (98.6%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 506,221 tCO₂e (1.01%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 90,305 tCO₂e (0.18%)
Weir Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Weir Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Weir Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 64,880 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,144 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 20.63 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Weir Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Weir Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Weir Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 20.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.84, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Weir Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Weir Group ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Weir Group among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Weir Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Weir Group reported a total carbon footprint of 50,163,328 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.69% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Weir Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.19%.a