- Increasing water usage due to increased operational footprint and usage at metals manufacturing sites
- Need to increase supplier engagement for emissions reduction initiatives
- Low percentage of employees participating in community engagement days (13%)
Essentra PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Essentra PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 18.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 location based) + 13765 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market based) + 131733 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 183066 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 3.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 15.4K tCO2e (location based) + 10591 tCO2e (market based); Scope 3: 131.7K tCO2e. 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
18.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 location based) + 13765 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market based) + 131733 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 183066 tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
44% (electricity) + 2% (on-site)
of total energy
Water Usage
171.1K m3
2023
Waste
3.3K tons (solid) + 95 tons (liquid)
2023
Energy Use
38.9K 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). | 3.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.4K tCO2e (location based) + 10591 tCO2e (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 131.7K tCO2e |
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 | 18.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 location based) + 13765 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market based) + 131733 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 183066 tCO2e |
| 2020 | 62.9K tCO2e/year |
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 one and two GHG emissions since 2019
- 30% reduction in scope three GHG emissions intensity since 2022
- 14 sites achieved zero waste to landfill in 2023
- 94% of solid waste diverted from landfill in 2023
- Achieved 20% of materials from sustainable sources in polymer ranges two years ahead of plan (20.7% in 2023)
- Renewable electricity now accounts for 44% of total electricity usage
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- All sites to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2024
- Mental health training to 80% of leaders by end 2024
- Healthy lifestyles campaigns at 50% of sites by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope one and two GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year
- Reduce scope three GHG emissions intensity by 55% per GBP of value added by 2030
- 40% women in leadership teams by 2025
- 50% of materials from sustainable sources by 2030 across manufactured polymer ranges
- 100% of packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net-zero emissions by 2040 (scopes 1 & 2)
- Reach net-zero emissions by 2050 (scope 3)
- 25% of leaders identify as ethnically diverse by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Our planetOur componentsOur customersOur cultureOur communities