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Cintas Corporation, a leader in the wearing apparel and furs industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1968, Cintas has established itself as a premier provider of uniform rental services, facility services, and first aid and safety products, catering to a diverse range of industries.
With a commitment to quality and innovation, Cintas offers a unique selection of customised uniforms and workplace supplies that enhance brand image and employee safety. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer service excellence and sustainability initiatives. As a market leader, Cintas continues to set the standard in the apparel sector, ensuring businesses present a professional image while prioritising employee well-being.
39
DitchCarbon score
+5 vs industry average
Cintas’s score of 39 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.215
20182025
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Cintas's reported carbon emissions
Cintas, a US-headquartered company in the Wearing Apparel and Furs industry, reported its global carbon emissions for 2024 as approximately 1.9 billion kg CO2e. This total comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 540.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 102.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1.26 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Cintas's total emissions were approximately 1.87 billion kg CO2e in 2023, 1.82 billion kg CO2e in 2022, 1.71 billion kg CO2e in 2021, 1.75 billion kg CO2e in 2020, and 1.82 billion kg CO2e in 2019.
Cintas has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This ambition includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to identify strategies to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from its supply chain. Cintas also reported a 7.8% reduction in total CO2e emissions from its US Rental operations in fiscal year 2021 (compared to 2020) for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Cintas’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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