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Service

Service Corporation International (SCI), headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider in the death care industry, specialising in funeral and cemetery services. Founded in 1962, SCI has established a significant presence across North America, with operations in major regions including the United States and Canada. The company offers a range of core services, including traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorialisation options, distinguished by their commitment to compassionate care and innovative solutions. SCI's dedication to quality has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its extensive network of funeral homes and cemeteries. With a focus on enhancing the customer experience, Service Corporation International continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for families during their most challenging times.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Service's score of 43 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Service's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Service reported total carbon emissions of approximately 148,207,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 109,735,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 38,472,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 149,626,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 110,537,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 39,089,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Service has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company achieved a significant reduction, with total emissions dropping to about 172,438,000 kg CO2e from 2021's total of approximately 212,196,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a proactive approach to managing emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories, which are directly under the company's control. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Service's ongoing efforts to lower emissions reflect an awareness of its environmental impact and a commitment to sustainability. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate action.

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Scope 1
212,196,000
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Scope 2
72,832,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Service's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. This request for Service is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Service is not participating in any 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.

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

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