Our Net Zero 2040 Commitment

We’re proud to have committed to Net Zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions from our operations by 2040 and Net Zero Scope 3 by 2050. We have committed to set Science-Based Targets (SBTs) with the SBT initiative (SBTi) and signed on to the 1.5° C Business Ambition under the UN Race to Zero, covering Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions.

Net Zero 2040
Our Net Zero 2040 Roadmap

Our Roadmap describes how we currently plan to deliver on our Net Zero commitment.

Please click to download our journey to achieving Net Zero GHG by 2040 from operations.

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Buying Renewable Energy For Operations
  • We currently procure over 60% of our electricity from renewable (Non GHG producing) sources and our goal is to increase this by 5% over the next three years
  • We’re working with our regional utility providers to procure green energy when locally available
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Adopting On-Site Renewable Energy
  • We’re currently evaluating ten sites for the installation of solar electricity and/or combined heat and power
  • We have worked with landlords to install onsite renewable electricity, including a recent project in China at our  manufacturing plant
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Continuing To Increase Energy Efficiency At Sites
  • We continue to invest in lighting and equipment upgrades with higher efficiency materials and energy use at Smiths facilities worldwide
  • We have reduced energy use by 38% since FY2007
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Pursuing New Technology To Sustainably Heat Our Buildings
  • Heating our buildings is a significant driver of our remaining emissions
  • We’ll explore electric heating using renewable sources where practical and, where fossil fuels are used, we will look at new alternative technologies, efficiencies, and carbon capture
  • While we’re not currently aware of an effective way to heat all of Smiths many manufacturing buildings with renewable energy, we won’t stop looking
  • We’ll partner with technology providers to drive innovation in this area
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Converting To Greener Vehicles
  • We’ll look to electrify our small ground fleet as local infrastructure becomes more readily available in various regions of the world