- Rising geopolitical tensions and customer demand leading to increased production capacity and revised net-zero target to 2035.
- Maintaining compliance with tightening environmental regulations and meeting emissions targets.
- Managing risks associated with extreme weather events, temperature fluctuations, and precipitation stress.
- Adapting to the shift to low-carbon technologies and meeting customer sustainability requirements.
- Ensuring accurate data collection and monitoring across the supply chain.
Chemring Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Chemring Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 5.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.1K 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
15.2K tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
78% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
941.3K m3/year
2024
Waste
5.2K tons/year
2024
Energy Use
127.7K 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). | 5.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.1K 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 | 15.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 17.4K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2022 | 19.2K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2021 | 22.6K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Market-based scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions reduced by 13.0% on higher revenue
- Market-based scope 1 and scope 2 emissions reduced by 18.0% per £m of revenue
- 86% of all waste diverted from landfills or incineration
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce overall scope 1 and scope 2 market-based greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by 10% year on year
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 (market based)
- Increase the proportion of women in all senior management positions across the business to 33% by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero scope 3 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and safetyEnvironmentPeopleEthics and business conductGovernance