Adecco Sustainability Profile
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 Scope 1 emissions at about 40,426,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 28,910,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. Adecco's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a significant reduction target of 90% for all scopes compared to the 2019 baseline. Specific near-term targets include a 51.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from employee commuting within the same timeframe. The emissions data is sourced directly from Adecco Group AG, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction strategies are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 81,423,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 62,609,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Adecco's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 93% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Adecco's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Adecco has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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