- Slowdown in global Automotive and Electronics markets
- Brexit uncertainty impacting cash conversion and inventory levels
- Adverse currency impacting profit
- Raw material and energy inflation
- Debottlenecking project leading to extended shutdown and under-recovered overheads
Victrex plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Victrex plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 34.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 23.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 11.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.5K tCO2e/year. 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
34.6K tCO2e/year
2019
Renewable Energy
85%
of total energy
Water Usage
499.0K m3/year
2019
Waste
30.3K tons/year
2019
Energy Use
164.8K MWh/year
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| 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). | 23.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.5K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 34.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2014 | 16.3K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2013 | 25.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 85% of electricity sourced from renewables
- 250 tonne reduction in monomer waste
- Improved Carbon Disclosure Project score to B- (from E in 2013)
- One environmental notifiable event (minor incident with no significant environmental impact)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Zero reportable injuries
- Progress towards carbon neutral status
📅 Medium-term
- Increase volume of PEEK in cars from 8g to 12g
- Grow new product sales above 4% of revenues
- Commercial revenues from Aerospace composites
🔭 Long-term
- Save more CO2 than we produce (carbon neutral)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetySustainabilityResource EfficiencySocial ResponsibilityDiversity & Inclusion