Aramark, officially known as Aramark Corporation, is a leading provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1936, the company has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, and business. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Aramark offers unique culinary experiences and innovative facility solutions that cater to the specific needs of its clients. The company has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainability initiatives and a strong market position as a trusted partner in service delivery. Aramark continues to set industry standards, making it a prominent player in the global services market.
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In 2022, Aramark reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,606,794,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 387,986,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 49,476,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 6,067,994,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 4,037,743,000 kg CO2e). Aramark has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 57.1% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by 2030. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Aramark's commitment to sustainable practices within the hospitality and food services sector. The company is also focused on ensuring that 62% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 348,798,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 88,693,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Aramark 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.
