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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

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.

53

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Capita's score of 53 is higher than 98% 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. This figure includes 12,247,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and 21,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel, accounted for 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 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. Furthermore, Capita plans for 50% of its suppliers, based on spend, to have science-based targets by 2025. Long-term, Capita aims to achieve 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 commitments align with industry standards and reflect Capita's dedication to addressing climate change effectively.

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10,328,000
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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.

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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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