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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

How does Adecco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

76

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.

4

Industry Benchmark

Adecco's score of 76 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adecco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Adecco Group AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 820,341,200 kg CO2e, comprising 37,299,890 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,619,990 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 768,421,320 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. 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 all scopes of emissions, including both absolute emissions and emissions intensity per revenue. Additionally, Adecco has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, which involves significant reductions across all scopes of greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3). Near-term targets include a 51.7% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting by 2030, both based on a 2019 baseline. Long-term goals aim for a 90% reduction in total emissions by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Adecco's dedication to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a leader in the professional services sector in Switzerland and globally.

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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 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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