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.
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Cintas's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Cintas reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,680,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 540,217,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 102,225,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,262,123,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a slight increase in total emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 1,870,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 533,136,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 106,030,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,230,527,000 kg CO2e. Cintas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This long-term goal includes a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. In the near term, Cintas achieved a 7.8% reduction in total CO2e emissions from U.S. rental operations in FY21. Cintas's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 combined was reported at 0.0669 kg CO2e per USD of revenue in 2024, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency alongside their emissions reduction strategies. The company is actively exploring opportunities to mitigate Scope 3 emissions from its supply chain as part of its comprehensive climate strategy.
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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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Cintas is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
