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.
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Capita's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Capita's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 13,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,150,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,076,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 5,154,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 related to business travel. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 22,644,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 12,247,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 21,365,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 6,844,000 kg CO2e. 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 from business travel, by 46% by 2030. Furthermore, Capita aims for 90% reductions in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2035. Notably, 50% of its suppliers by spend are expected to have science-based targets by 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Capita's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability within the professional services sector.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,021,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,328,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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.
