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Aramark Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Aramark Corporation, a leading provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1936, Aramark has established a strong presence across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and business and industry, serving millions of customers daily. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Aramark offers a diverse range of services, from catering and dining solutions to facility maintenance and support services. The company is recognised for its innovative approach to enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. As a prominent player in the service industry, Aramark has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in service delivery and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for organisations worldwide.

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32

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Aramark Corporation's score of 32 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aramark Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Aramark Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 318,623,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 44,097,470 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in the US by 15% from a 2019 baseline by the end of 2025. This target translates to an annual reduction of about 3% over five years. Globally, Aramark's total emissions for 2022 included approximately 338,397,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 57,423,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside substantial Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, employee commute, and waste generated in operations. In addition to its near-term goals, Aramark is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. The company is also a USDA Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion, targeting a 50% reduction in food loss and waste in its US operations by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Aramark's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the reported figures are solely from its own operations. The company continues to enhance its emissions tracking and reporting as part of its broader sustainability strategy.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
377,143,000
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Scope 2
79,995,000
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Scope 3
5,120,309,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Aramark Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aramark Corporation's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Aramark Corporation's Location?

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

Aramark Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Aramark Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 49% last year and increased by approximately 19% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Purchased Goods and Services
49%
Use of Sold Products
29%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
17%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Aramark Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Aramark Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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