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.
+68 vs industry average
Adecco’s score of 100 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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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Adecco's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Adecco Group AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 867.6 million kg CO2e, comprising 42.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 813.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to cut absolute emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim for a 90% reduction by 2050 across all scopes, ultimately striving for net-zero emissions by 2050. Adecco's near-term targets include a 51.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, while also addressing Scope 3 emissions, particularly from employee commuting, with a target of a 27.5% reduction within the same timeframe. These initiatives align with the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) standards, ensuring their goals are consistent with the global aim to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Adecco Group AG, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. Adecco's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and their climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability in the professional services sector.
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Adecco’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
In 2020, we announced a new carbon emissions reduction target of 50% by 2030 (with 2018 as the baseline), both in terms of absolute emission…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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