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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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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Cintas's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. The company's emissions have shown a general trend of reduction over the years, with total emissions decreasing from about 1,815,685,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 1,714,621,000 kg CO2e in 2021, before rising again in subsequent years. Cintas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company has pledged to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. This commitment is part of their membership in the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative and ULI Greenprint, reflecting a strong dedication to sustainability and climate action. Overall, Cintas's emissions intensity has improved, with a notable decrease in emissions per unit of revenue, indicating progress towards their sustainability goals. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing its operational efficiency.

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Scope 1
617,012,000
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Scope 2
154,064,000
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Scope 3
1,044,609,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cintas's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Cintas is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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

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