Cintas
Cintas Corporation, commonly referred to as Cintas, is a leading provider of uniform rental services and workplace supplies, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1968, the company has established a strong presence across North America, with operations extending into various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Cintas is renowned for its comprehensive range of products and services, including uniform rental, facility services, and first aid and safety supplies. What sets Cintas apart is its commitment to quality and customer service, ensuring that businesses maintain a professional image while prioritising employee safety. With a robust market position, Cintas has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its sustainability initiatives and workplace culture. The company continues to innovate, solidifying its status as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and efficient solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Cintas'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Cintas's score of 44 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cintas's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cintas Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,869,693,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 533,136,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 106,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,230,527,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, Cintas has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a total reduction in emissions from 1,815,685,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 1,869,693,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Cintas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company has pledged to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. This commitment is part of Cintas's membership in the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative and ULI Greenprint, reflecting its dedication to sustainable practices and climate action. Overall, Cintas's emissions data and reduction targets highlight its proactive approach to addressing climate change and its ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within its operations.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 617,012,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 154,064,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,044,609,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cintas is not committed to any 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.
