- Lower than expected demand for respiratory products.
- Increased receivables following high levels of sales in the final quarter.
- Increased defective parts per million as production ramps up.
Avon Protection plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Avon Protection plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.0K tCO2e (location based). By scope: Scope 1: 2.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 4.6K tCO2e (location based); Scope 3: 3.0K tCO2e (estimated). 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
7.0K tCO2e (location based)
2023
Water Usage
15.0K m3 (from two sites)
2023
Waste
567 tons (from two sites)
2023
Energy Use
27.1K MWh
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). | 2.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.6K tCO2e (location based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.0K tCO2e (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Wound down the Armour business, reducing the Group’s continuing carbon footprint.
- Established net zero teams at each site to identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy use and GHG emissions.
- Cadillac facility certified to ISO 14001.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 5% reduction per annum scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions as a percentage of revenue (2021 base year)
- 5% reduction per annum scrap (percentage of scrap)
- 5% increase in revenue per square foot annually
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve mid-teens operating margins
- Improve ROIC
- Strong cash conversion
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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