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Capita

Capita plc, commonly referred to as Capita, is a leading provider of business process outsourcing and professional services, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence across various sectors, including public services, financial services, and technology. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions, Capita offers a diverse range of services such as customer management, IT services, and infrastructure support. Its unique approach combines technology with human expertise, enabling clients to enhance efficiency and drive transformation. Recognised for its market leadership, Capita has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its operational footprint across the UK and beyond. As a trusted partner, Capita continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of service delivery in the UK and internationally.

DitchCarbon Score

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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

Capita's score of 67 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Capita's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Capita reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,644,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 12,247,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 21,365,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 6,844,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with total emissions decreasing from about 29,848,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 50,387,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Capita has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2035, using 2019 as the base year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions related to business travel, by 46% by 2030. Furthermore, Capita aims for 50% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2025. Long-term, Capita is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which encompass purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting, by 2035. These targets align with industry standards and reflect Capita's dedication to sustainable practices within the professional services sector.

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Scope 1
15,021,000
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Scope 2
10,328,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
4,500,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Capita's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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 Capita is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Capita 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.

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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