Adecco Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a leading global provider of workforce solutions. Founded in 1996, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, specialising in recruitment, staffing, and talent management services. With a commitment to connecting businesses with skilled professionals, Adecco offers a unique blend of temporary and permanent staffing solutions, as well as outsourcing and consulting services. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to workforce management, leveraging technology to enhance recruitment processes. As a market leader in the human resources industry, Adecco has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service delivery. Its dedication to quality and client satisfaction positions Adecco as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their workforce.
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In 2024, Adecco Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 891,787,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 822,451,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes Scope 1 at about 40,426,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 28,910,000 kg CO2e. Adecco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall carbon output by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a long-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from the same 2019 baseline. In addition to these targets, Adecco is focused on specific reductions in Scope 3 emissions, particularly from employee commuting, with a target of a 27.5% reduction by 2030. The company’s commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its membership in the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, aligning its goals with global climate action efforts. Overall, Adecco's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.
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2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 51,562,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 52,372,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 45,194,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Adecco is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.