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Adecco

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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91

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Adecco's score of 91 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Adecco's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Adecco Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 833,798,770 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 35,830,990 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 20,439,360 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 777,528,420 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2018 baseline. This target encompasses both absolute emissions and emissions intensity per revenue. Furthermore, Adecco is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, which includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) from the same 2019 baseline. Specific near-term targets include a 51.7% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting within the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect Adecco's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility.

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51,562,000
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Scope 2
52,372,000
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Scope 3
45,194,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adecco's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Adecco is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Adecco is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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