- Structural decline in sales of printed news products.
- Ongoing inflationary headwinds.
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
- Decreasing fuel availability and/or increasing fuel prices.
- Impact of extension of low emission zones.
- Potential for energy supply limitation/blackouts.
- Increasing regulatory requirements and reputational risk.
- Decreasing paper supply and/or increasing raw material or prices of paper.
- Health and safety deficiencies.
- Cyber security breach.
Smiths News plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Smiths News plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 813.4 tCO2e; Scope 3: 210.4K 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
2.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2024
Energy Use
10.1M kWh
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). | 1.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 813.4 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 210.4K tCO2e (estimated) |
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 | 2.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 2.0K tCO2e/year (continuing operations) |
| 2020 | 30.9K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions (Scope 1 FY2023: 1,554.9 tCO2e vs FY2024: 1,358.8 tCO2e (13% reduction) and Scope 2 FY2023: 854.10 tCO2e vs FY2024: 813.4 tCO2e (5% reduction)), primarily driven by a move to electric energy sources.
- Transitioned depots from gas to renewable electricity.
- 96% of company motor fleet now hybrid vehicles.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions: Scope 1 & 2: an absolute reduction of 55% by 2033
- Reduce emissions: Scope 3 (categories 1, 4 & 6): an absolute reduction of 55% by 2033
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% increase in the number of colleagues from minority groups recruited into Leadership positions over the next 5 years
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernanceCommunityResponsible partnerships