Compass Group PLC

Compass Group PLC, a UK-based company in the Hotel and restaurant services industry, reported total gross emissions of approximately 11.9 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 167.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 52.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 11.7 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. A significant portion of their Scope 3 emissions came from purchased goods and services, accounting for around 8.4 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, in 2024, their total gross emissions were approximately 12.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 156.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 51.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 12 billion kg CO2e.

Compass Group PLC has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, they commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 28% within the same timeframe, and Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Long-term SBTi targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2019 base year, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe, with Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions targeted for a 72% reduction by 2050. Additionally, Compass Group PLC aims to achieve carbon neutrality worldwide in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030.