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Capita plc, a leading player in the computer and related services industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a key provider of technology-enabled business services, focusing on sectors such as public services, financial services, and customer management.
With a strong presence across the UK and expanding operations in various international markets, Capita offers a diverse range of solutions, including digital transformation, IT services, and business process outsourcing. Its commitment to innovation and efficiency has positioned Capita as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their operational capabilities.
Notable achievements include significant contracts with government entities and a reputation for delivering tailored solutions that drive performance and customer satisfaction. Capita continues to evolve, leveraging technology to meet the dynamic needs of its clients.
+56 vs industry average
Capita’s score of 94 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Capita, a UK-based company in the Computer and related services industry, reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of about 193.4 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes approximately 3.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 2.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 186.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For 2024, their total emissions were approximately 201.7 million kg CO2e, comprising roughly 5.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 4.1 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 192.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2023, the company's total emissions were about 255.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 12.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 3.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 239.3 million kg CO2e.
Capita has set ambitious climate commitments, with its most recent SBTi targets reflecting an overall ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045 from a 2019 base year. This includes near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 46.2% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Capita aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. Capita also states that 50% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution will have science-based targets by 2025.
2045
90% reduction in Scope 2
Capita PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
2045
90% reduction in Scope 1
Capita PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2045 from a 2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Capita PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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