- Ongoing inflation impacting consumer confidence and channel de-stocking in Content Creation market.
- Cost-of-living pressures impacting end-consumer demand.
- Reduction of stock in the US reseller channel for Focusrite.
- Delays to the launch of higher-end Scarlett range products.
- Heightened freight rates.
- Supply chain process issues in the US for Audio Reproduction.
- Change in stocking policy by a key reseller impacting sales in the final quarter.
- Global macroeconomic uncertainty relating to cost-inflation.
- Geopolitical uncertainty and global conflicts disrupting supply chains.
- Increased volatility and uncertainty in the international trading environment.
Focusrite plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Focusrite plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 84k tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 158; Scope 2: 129; Scope 3: 83.8K. 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
84k tCO2e
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). | 158 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 129 |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 83.8K |
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 | 84k tCO2e |
| 2023 | 114.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31 | 114.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2020 | 376.20 tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Released or updated 48 products this year with at least one sustainability initiative.
- Rolled out recycled materials into products such as Scarlett 4th Gen and the new ADAM Audio H200 headphones.
- Third year of carbon neutral operations (Scopes 1 & 2).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve near-term decarbonisation science-based target (to be finalised and approved).
📅 Medium-term
- Set SBTs for decarbonisation, including near-term and Net Zero targets.
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman rights and modern slaveryHealth, safety and wellbeingWaste and recyclingSupplier sustainabilityProduct lifecycle managementSafe and sustainable materials usedHazardous substances, chemicals use and pollutionProduct and service innovationSustainable packagingDiversity and inclusionTalent attraction, retention, motivation and developmentPurpose, culture and missionPartnerships and collaborationsCommunity engagement