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Capita Business Services Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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Capita Business Services Ltd., a prominent player in the UK outsourcing industry, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1984, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in business process outsourcing, customer management, and technology solutions. With a strong presence across various operational regions, Capita serves a diverse clientele, including public sector organisations and private enterprises. The company offers a range of core services, including customer engagement, digital transformation, and operational efficiency solutions, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and customer-centric approaches. Capita's notable achievements include numerous awards for excellence in service delivery and a robust market position, making it a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their operational capabilities.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Capita Business Services Ltd.'s score of 48 is higher than 70% 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 Business Services Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Capita Business Services Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,220,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,388,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,826,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 26,006,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from waste generated in operations (about 18,793,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 12,744,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2021, the total emissions were about 12,744,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 6,645,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,569,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 36,411,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Capita Business Services Ltd. is a current subsidiary of Capita plc, and its emissions data is cascaded from the parent company. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges reported under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks. The company is actively working on its carbon reduction strategies, as outlined in its Carbon Reduction Plan published in August 2023.

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2019202020212022
Scope 1
7,288,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
10,629,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
28,688,000
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00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Capita Business Services Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Capita Business Services Ltd.'s primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Capita Business Services Ltd.'s Location?

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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. This request for Capita Business Services Ltd. is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Capita Business Services Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Capita Business Services Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 29% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 78% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" being the largest emissions source at 72% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Waste Generated in Operations
72%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
49%
Business Travel
13%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
10%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Capita Business Services Ltd.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Capita Business Services Ltd. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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