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Oxford Instruments PLC

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Explore carbon emissions data for Oxford Instruments PLC. Mycelium helps you review reported emissions, disclosure status, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 data, climate targets and sustainability information in one company profile.

This profile brings together available carbon emissions data for Oxford Instruments PLC, including reported figures, modelled estimates, disclosure documents and sustainability indicators, so you can review its emissions and compare its performance against similar companies. Read how we source and check this data.

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Emissions

Total yearly emissions across all scopes

110,866 tCO2e (Market Based)

Scope 1

tCO2e

3,308

Scope 2 (Market Based)

tCO2e

578

Scope 3 total

tCO2e

106,980

Scope 3 reported

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Provenance

Review the sources and documents behind Oxford Instruments PLC's emissions data. Provenance matters because it shows where the information comes from, how recent it is and how complete the disclosure appears to be.

Documents

Emissions
Factors

Modelled emission factor Total, all scopes including all Scope 3
0.236 kgCO2e / £

Supplier specific emission factors (kgCO2e / £)

Modelled
Reported
Scope 1 + 2 Direct + purchased energy
0.008
0.008
Upstream + upstream Scope 3
0.181
0.181
Total + all Scope 3
0.236
0.234

Scope 2 in these factors uses the company's market based figure.

Which figure should I use?

Comparing companies? Use Total Modelled. It is the most complete like-for-like view: any categories the company has not disclosed are filled with industry-typical estimates, so a transparent company is not unfairly penalised against one that simply has not reported.

Estimating your own supply-chain emissions from spend with this company? Use Upstream Modelled. The GHG Protocol defines purchased-goods emissions as cradle-to-gate, which means this company's own operations plus its upstream supply chain. The Total figure also includes downstream emissions, such as the lifetime use of the products this company sells, which the GHG Protocol attributes to the users of those products rather than to customers buying goods and services.

Reported counts only emissions the company has filed itself. A blank or low Reported cell does not mean those emissions do not exist, just that the company has not disclosed them. When Reported sits close to Modelled, that is a positive signal: the company has disclosed most of its salient emissions.

Sustainability
Snapshot

Based on reported data, retrieved with AI

  • Oxford Instruments PLC reported 110,866 tCO₂e in 2025.
  • Scope 3 accounted for 96% of emissions.
  • Reported across 15 of 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories.
  • Scope 2 reported under the market based methodology.

According to available emissions disclosures, Oxford Instruments PLC reported total yearly emissions of 110,866 tCO₂e in 2025. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 96% of reported output, indicating supply chain activity, purchased goods and services, business travel, and wider operational dependencies were the most significant contributors to the company's carbon footprint.

The company achieved a Mycelium Score of 6.1, placing it strongly within its sector for sustainability performance, and received a transparency score of 100.0, an exceptional result, reflecting open disclosure across nearly every key emissions metric.

Emissions
Breakdown

Total Emissions across all scopes

110,866 tCO2e (Market Based)

Scope 1 emissions

Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls, such as fuel use, facilities and vehicles.

Direct emissions

3,308

tCO2e

Scope 2 emissions

Indirect emissions from purchased energy, including electricity, heating and cooling.

Location based

3,528

tCO2e

Market based USED IN TOTAL

578

tCO2e

Scope 3 emissions

Wider value chain emissions across the 15 GHG Protocol categories, from purchased goods and business travel to investments, where reported.

Cat 1

Purchased goods & services

69,501

tCO2e

Cat 2

Capital goods

1

tCO2e

Cat 3

Fuel & energy related activities

1,181

tCO2e

Cat 4

Upstream transportation & distribution

4,553

tCO2e

Cat 5

Waste generated in operations

15

tCO2e

Cat 6

Business travel

4,447

tCO2e

Cat 7

Employee commuting

1,447

tCO2e

Cat 8

Upstream leased assets

N/A

per report

Cat 9

Downstream transportation & distribution

310

tCO2e

Cat 10

Processing of sold products

N/A

per report

Cat 11

Use of sold products

24,689

tCO2e

Cat 12

End-of-life treatment of sold products

3

tCO2e

Cat 13

Downstream leased assets

N/A

per report

Cat 14

Franchises

N/A

per report

Cat 15

Investments

833

tCO2e

Cells marked “N/A” are categories the company declared not applicable in its report, so they count as disclosed with zero emissions.

Climate targets

Science Based Targets initiative

Near-term target

Targets set (1.5°C), target year 2030

Long-term target

Targets set, target year 2045

Net zero

Targets set, by 2045

Source: Science Based Targets initiative, Companies Taking Action.

Climate initiatives

Schemes and standards Oxford Instruments PLC has joined to disclose, cut and verify its emissions.

Active

Science Based Targets initiative

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Not active

CDP

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Not active

RE100

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Not active

UN Global Compact

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Not active

B Corp

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Not active

ISO 14001

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Not active

The Climate Pledge

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Not active

Climate Action 100+

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Contact Info

Website

www.oxinst.com

Address

Tubney Woods
Abingdon
Oxon
Southmoor
Oxfordshire
OX13 5QX

Country

United Kingdom

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How scoring works

How the Mycelium Score is calculated

The Mycelium Score is out of 10. Up to 6.5 points reflect carbon intensity vs sector peers (emissions normalised against revenue), scaled by how transparent the reporting is. The band above 6.5 is earned through verified data quality on a claimed profile: declaring every reporting category yourself (up to 2.0), preparation by a carbon accountant (2.0) and independently audited figures (2.0), capped at 10.

A higher score means lower carbon intensity than sector peers, backed by data that's third-party verified, claimed by the company, and fully disclosed. Oxford Instruments PLC's score sits at the top of this page and in the score panel.

How the Transparency Score is calculated

The Transparency Score measures how much of a company's key emissions data is publicly disclosed, graded from A (very high) down to F (very low). Crucially, it weights each gap by how material that bucket is for the company's industry, so an undisclosed category where the bulk of emissions sit hurts far more than a minor one.

Oxford Instruments PLC has disclosed the emissions categories that are material for its industry, so there's no single bucket dragging the transparency score down. The breakdown above shows full coverage across the categories that matter most for this kind of company.

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Oxford Instruments PLC carbon emissions FAQs

What are Oxford Instruments PLC's carbon emissions?

In its 2025 reporting year, Oxford Instruments PLC disclosed total emissions of 110,866 tCO2e across all scopes. Scope 3 accounted for the largest share, around 96% of the total.

Does Oxford Instruments PLC report Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?

For 2025, Oxford Instruments PLC's available disclosure covers Scope 1 (3,308 tCO2e), Scope 2 (578 tCO2e), Scope 3 across 15 of the 15 GHG Protocol categories. Figures not reported by the company are shown as modelled estimates and labelled as such.

How transparent is Oxford Instruments PLC's emissions reporting?

Oxford Instruments PLC has a Mycelium transparency score of 100 out of 100. The score weights each emissions category by how material it is for the company's industry, so it reflects whether the disclosures that matter most have been made.

Is Oxford Instruments PLC sustainable?

Mycelium measures sustainability through carbon emissions data rather than giving a yes or no verdict. Oxford Instruments PLC has a Mycelium Score of 6.1 out of 10, which reflects its emissions intensity against sector peers together with how transparent and well-verified its reporting is. The emissions figures, disclosure documents and climate targets on this page give the fuller picture.

Is Oxford Instruments PLC environmentally friendly?

Carbon emissions are one measurable part of environmental impact, and the part Mycelium tracks. Oxford Instruments PLC disclosed 110,866 tCO2e for 2025, and its Mycelium Score of 6.1 out of 10 shows how that performance compares with similar companies in its sector.

Learn more about our methodology and where this data comes from.