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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.
+58 vs industry average
Capita’s score of 99 is higher than 98% 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.
In 2025, Capita reported a total of approximately 193,413,000 kg CO2e in carbon emissions. This figure comprises approximately 3,911,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 6,776,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling approximately 186,637,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the most significant category within Scope 3 at approximately 115,045,000 kg CO2e.
Capita has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. Furthermore, the company has committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2045, using a 2019 base year. For near-term goals, Capita aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. This near-term target also extends to Scope 3 emissions related to business travel.
The company is a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has established targets aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Capita's SBTi commitments include reaching net-zero emissions across the value chain by 2035, with specific near-term targets for reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and business travel Scope 3 emissions by 46% by 2030 against a 2019 baseline. Their long-term SBTi goal is a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and specific Scope 3 categories (purchased goods & services, capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting) by 2035. There is also a commitment that 50% of suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025.
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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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