Smiths scores 48/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.
That places Smiths joint 184th of 790 companies scored, and 1st of 10 in Industrial Equipment / Machinery.
Smiths has demonstrated consistent absolute emissions reductions across operations and supply chain, with SBTi-validated net-zero targets and executive pay tied to GHG outcomes. Major weaknesses: supplier engagement is nascent (9% SBTi-aligned), biodiversity work remains at assessment stage, and circularity is concentrated in one division.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Water Impact (4/10, 5/10).
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“Total energy consumption MWh 215,027 [FY2024]; Total renewable energy consumption used for electricity 73%”
“KPMG LLP were engaged by Smiths... Both the FY2024 and FY2025 data presented in this report uses Watershed global standard methodology.”
“delivered strong progress in operational GHG emissions reduction (10.7%) and energy efficiency (4.5%)”
“total carbon footprint of 1,210,759 tonnes of CO2 equivalent for the year to July 2024 – down from 1,430,058 tonnes the previous year”
“Smiths delivered an 8% year-on-year improvement in energy efficiency, a 12% reduction in absolute Scope 1 & 2 emissions, and a 5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.”
“15–20% reduction by FY2027 within a framework to cap the use of renewable energy certificates (RECs)”
“more than 9,000 reworked parts return to active service, which represents savings of 1,137 tonnes of CO2e Scope 3 emissions – a 22% increase on FY2023”
“Smiths is targeting 30 biodiversity projects, 30 water saving projects, and 30 waste/circularity projects for completion in this period.”
“we have also reduced total water use by 44% and non-recyclable waste by 49%”
“have chosen to retire the Innovation, Sustainability & Excellence Committee and elevate its sustainability and innovation responsibilities to the main Board”
“InfluenceMap maintains the world's leading database of corporate and industry association lobbying of climate policy around the globe.”
“The SBTi's Target Dashboard lists companies and financial institutions that have set science-based targets, or have committed to developing targets.”
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Smiths is the highest-scoring industrial equipment / machinery company we've rated.
Among the 10 major industrial equipment / machinery brands we've scored, Smiths sits 1st of 10.
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Smiths Group is a UK-listed industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1851, headquartered in London. With 23,250 employees, it operates across precision engineering, aerospace, detection systems, and thermal solutions. The company serves aerospace, defence, and industrial markets globally.
Aerospace and defence OEM, precision engineering peer, GHG reporting baseline.
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