- Recruitment challenges, especially for high-level security-cleared individuals
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and geopolitical factors
- Inflation
- Climate-related risks (physical risks from extreme weather, resource scarcity impacting supply chain)
Cohort plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30 reporting, Cohort plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7K tCO2e/year (UK); 2747.10 tCO2e/year (Group). By scope: Scope 1: 225.14 tCO2e/year (UK); 439.21 tCO2e/year (Group); Scope 2: 312.14 tCO2e/year (UK); 746.63 tCO2e/year (Group); Scope 3: 1.1K tCO2e/year (UK); 1561.26 tCO2e/year (Group). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.7K tCO2e/year (UK); 2747.10 tCO2e/year (Group)
2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30
Energy Use
2.4M kWh/year (UK); 4678415 kWh/year (Group)
2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 225.14 tCO2e/year (UK); 439.21 tCO2e/year (Group) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 312.14 tCO2e/year (UK); 746.63 tCO2e/year (Group) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1K tCO2e/year (UK); 1561.26 tCO2e/year (Group) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-05-01 to 2024-04-30 | 1.7K tCO2e/year (UK); 2747.10 tCO2e/year (Group) |
| 2022-05-01 to 2023-04-30 | 3.8K tCO2e/year (Group including overseas locations) |
| 2021-05 to 2022-04 | 1.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (UK operations): 2857.71 tCO2e in 2019/20 to 1663.97 tCO2e in 2023/24; Group emissions: 3324.26 tCO2e in 2022/23 to 2747.10 tCO2e in 2023/24
- Chess uses green energy across all sites
- ELAC SONAR's new facility recycles process water, runs solely on electricity, and has a green roof
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% of all sites assessed for extreme weather exposure by 30 April 2025
- Engagement with 100% of strategic partners and suppliers regarding climate risk by 30 April 2026
- Assessment of climate-related risks for all new material suppliers by 30 April 2026
📅 Medium-term
- All at-risk sites to have adopted suitable adaptation measures by 30 April 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance