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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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51

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 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.

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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, 21,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,844,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily attributed to business travel. Capita has set ambitious climate commitments, 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 for purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2025. Long-term, Capita aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting by 2035. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Capita's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
15,021,000
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Scope 2
10,328,000
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Scope 3
4,500,000
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0,000,000
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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. Capita is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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