Aramark
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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Aramark's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Aramark reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 338,397,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 49,476,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally. In the US alone, emissions were about 318,623,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 44,097,470 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the US by the end of 2025, based on a 2019 baseline. This translates to a target of approximately 3% reduction per year. Aramark has also committed to achieving 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 and a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. Furthermore, the company aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar target for 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 service sectors. The company is also focused on ensuring that 62% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2027, reinforcing its commitment to reducing emissions throughout its supply chain.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 348,798,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 88,693,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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.
