- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
- Regulatory changes to flight time and routes
- Declining demand for legacy product offerings
- Raw material availability
- Successful entry into service of new technologies
- Replacement of carbon-intensive machinery
- Exposure to carbon pricing mechanisms
Melrose Industries PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Melrose Industries PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.9M tCO2e/year (Market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 33.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 104.4K tCO2e/year (Market-based); Scope 3: 1.7M 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
1.9M tCO2e/year (Market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
34% (UK), 29% (Global)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3M m3/year
2023
Waste
17.5K tons/year (total solid waste)
2023
Energy Use
568.1K MWh/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). | 33.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 104.4K tCO2e/year (Market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7M 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 | 1.9M tCO2e/year (Market-based) |
| 2022 | 775.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 723.4K tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 916.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 801.5K tonnes CO2e (2019 including GKN) |
| 2017 | 23.7K + 36509 + 2027 = 62216 tonnes CO2e (Significant increase due to Nortek acquisition) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 38% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2020
- 88% of solid non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill in 2023
- 32% decrease in water withdrawal intensity since 2021
- Achieved most of our Group short-term and interim ESG targets ahead of target year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity by 50% by 2025
- Source 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025
- Divert 95% of solid non-hazardous waste from landfill by 2025
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 40% by 2025
- Maintain 80% of total R&D spend on climate-related R&D per year
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product Safety and QualityClimate Change: mitigation and adaptationR&D for sustainable aviationBusiness integrityOccupational health, safety and wellbeing