Compass Group PLC

Compass Group PLC's reported carbon emissions

Compass Group PLC, headquartered in the UK, is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint with ambitious climate commitments. In their 2025 reporting year, the company reported a total of approximately 11.9 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises approximately 167.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 52.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions are the most significant contributor, totalling approximately 11.7 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion at approximately 8.4 billion kg CO2e. For the 2024 reporting year, Compass Group PLC reported total emissions of approximately 12.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 156.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 51.3 million kg CO2e (market-based). Their Scope 3 emissions were approximately 12.0 billion kg CO2e, with use of sold products being a significant contributor at around 3.2 billion kg CO2e. Compass Group PLC has set a target to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2050. To support this long-term goal, they have established near-term targets, including a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from all food and drink purchases by 28% by 2030, also based on a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodologies, aiming for reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to transparent reporting and is actively engaged in initiatives to decarbonise its value chain.