- Challenging trading environment in semiconductor manufacturing equipment markets
- Currency headwinds
- Pricing pressures in China from emerging local competitors
- Economic and political uncertainty
- Increasingly complex laws and regulations as an international business
- Increasing competitor activity in overseas markets
Renishaw plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Renishaw plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 131.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 4.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 90 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 131.9K 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
131.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2024
Renewable Energy
9%
of total energy
Energy Use
79.3 MWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 4.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 90 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 131.9K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 131.9K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 145.3K tCO2e (location-based) 136307 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2020 | 31.06 tCO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 14% reduction in market-based statutory greenhouse gas emissions compared to FY2023
- 99% of purchased electricity is now from certified renewable sources
- Increased solar electricity self-generation at several buildings
- Conversion of vehicle fleet to low-carbon fuels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2028
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Increase women in Senior Management to 40% by December 2027
- Increase ethnic minorities in UK Senior Management to 10% by December 2027
📅 Medium-term
- More than 50% reduction in GHG emissions from operations, purchased energy and supply chain by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero GHG emissions across value chain by FY2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net ZeroDiversity and InclusionGovernance