- Wildfires (potential disruption to production and product delivery)
- Severe weather events (potential damage to facilities and disruption to operations)
- Changing climate-related requirements in customer procurement contracts (potential increased costs and loss of contracts)
- Supply chain resilience (reliance on sole suppliers)
Chemring Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Chemring Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.2K tCO2e/year (market-based scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 6.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 11.0K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 390 tCO2e/year (subset of categories 1, 5, and 6). 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
19.2K tCO2e/year (market-based scope 1 and 2)
2022
Water Usage
943.8K m3/year
2022
Waste
4.0K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
131.8K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 6.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.0K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 390 tCO2e/year (subset of categories 1, 5, and 6) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 7.3% reduction in market-based scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions from 20,684 tCO2e in 2021 to 19,175 tCO2e in 2022
- Improved steam heat distribution system at Scotland facility, reducing natural gas usage and greenhouse gas emissions
- Replaced ageing HVAC systems at Pennsylvania facility, reducing electricity use and associated scope 2 emissions
- Increased use of biodiesel fuels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions year-on-year
- Improve energy efficiency
📅 Medium-term
- Carbon neutral for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- Increase the proportion of women in all senior management positions to 33% by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero organisation by 2050
- Target 40% female representation on the Board
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and safetyEnvironmentPeopleEthics and business conduct