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Allied Universal

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services provider, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 2016 through the merger of AlliedBarton and Universal Services of America, the company has quickly established itself as a key player in the security industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including security personnel, technology solutions, and risk management. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Allied Universal stands out for its tailored security solutions that meet the unique needs of various sectors, including commercial, residential, and government. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised as one of the largest security firms globally, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence in service delivery.

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52

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

Allied Universal's score of 52 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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Allied Universal's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Allied Universal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 293,551,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 205,624,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 47,661,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction from 311,762,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 309,393,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Allied Universal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 42% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Allied Universal is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all scopes by 2050 or sooner, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. The company's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to climate action, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the security services industry.

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Scope 1
234,812,000
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Scope 2
87,316,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Allied Universal'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 Allied Universal is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Allied Universal 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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