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Capita plc, a leading player in the computer and related services industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a key provider of technology-enabled business services, focusing on sectors such as public services, financial services, and customer management.
With a strong presence across the UK and expanding operations in various international markets, Capita offers a diverse range of solutions, including digital transformation, IT services, and business process outsourcing. Its commitment to innovation and efficiency has positioned Capita as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their operational capabilities.
Notable achievements include significant contracts with government entities and a reputation for delivering tailored solutions that drive performance and customer satisfaction. Capita continues to evolve, leveraging technology to meet the dynamic needs of its clients.
+55 vs industry average
Capita’s score of 94 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Capita plc, based in GB and operating in the computer and related services industry (72), has reported a total of approximately 193.4 billion kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2025. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For Scope 1, Capita emitted approximately 3.9 million kg CO2e in 2025. Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based method, were approximately 2.9 million kg CO2e in the same year. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 186.6 million kg CO2e, with the largest contributions coming from purchased goods and services (approximately 115 million kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (approximately 14.4 million kg CO2e).
Looking at previous years, total emissions were approximately 201.7 billion kg CO2e in 2024, and 255.1 billion kg CO2e in 2023. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 22.2 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 data not being disclosed for that year. Emissions in 2021 were approximately 29.8 million kg CO2e, and in 2020, they were approximately 50.4 million kg CO2e.
Capita is committed to significant carbon reduction targets. Its ambition is to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. More specifically, Capita aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, as well as absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, by 90% by 2045, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, Capita has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions covering business travel by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. The company also commits that 50% of its suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2025.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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