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
How does Capita's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Capita's score of 51 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Capita's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Capita reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,644,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 12,247,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,553,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,844,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily attributed to business travel. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, reflecting Capita's commitment to sustainability. Capita has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline 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. Additionally, Capita plans for 50% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets by 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting by 2035. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Capita's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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| 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Capita is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
