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Adp

ADP, or Automatic Data Processing, Inc., is a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1949, ADP has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the payroll and HR services industry. With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including payroll processing, talent management, and benefits administration. ADP's unique approach combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise, enabling businesses to streamline their HR functions and enhance employee engagement. Recognised for its innovation, ADP has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for organisations of all sizes. With a commitment to delivering exceptional service and cutting-edge solutions, ADP continues to shape the future of workforce management.

DitchCarbon Score

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56

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

Adp's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adp's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, ADP reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11911000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 71260000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25.2% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, ADP has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050. In previous years, ADP's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions reaching about 21760000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 76092000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has also acknowledged its Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 38540000 kg CO2e in 2020, although specific reduction targets for these emissions have not been detailed. ADP's long-term strategy includes a commitment to reduce overall emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year, demonstrating a strong alignment with industry standards for climate action. These initiatives reflect ADP's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adp's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Adp is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Adp 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.

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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