- Maintaining order intake at some smaller businesses to 2019 levels.
- Maintaining cash conversion rate at pre-Covid-19/Ukraine levels.
- Increased UK corporation tax rate from 19% to 25% in April 2023.
- Geopolitical uncertainties and potential impact on research funding.
- Supply chain difficulties (mostly abated during the year).
Judges Scientific plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Judges Scientific plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 200.0 tCO2e/year (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 200.0 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 53.8 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
200.0 tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
2023
Renewable Energy
84% of total electricity use
of total energy
Energy Use
2.7M kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 200.0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 53.8 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 200.0 tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
| 2022 | 928.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 6.2K tCO2e/year (2018/19) |
| 2016-2018 | 859 million tonnes of CO2 in 2017 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased renewable energy share of electricity to 84% (2022: 79%)
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions to 200.0 tCO2e (2022: 154.1 tCO2e), despite revenue growth and business acquisitions.
- Improved energy usage per £ of revenue.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Identify priority climate-related risks and opportunities.
📅 Medium-term
- Implement appropriate climate-related goals and objectives.
- Further increase renewable energy use.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
CultureProductsPeopleEnvironment