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.
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Adecco's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Adecco Group AG 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. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 932,236,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 866,936,000 kg CO2e. Adecco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, including a specific goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting by 27.5% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a long-term target of reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from the same 2019 baseline. Notably, Adecco achieved a 58% reduction in total emissions from 2019 to 2020, demonstrating a proactive approach to carbon management. The company’s targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
