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Compass Group PLC

Compass Group PLC, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global provider of food and support services. Founded in 1941, the company has grown significantly, establishing a presence in over 45 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating primarily in the foodservice industry, Compass Group offers a diverse range of services, including catering, vending, and facilities management. Their commitment to quality and sustainability sets them apart, with innovative solutions tailored to various sectors such as healthcare, education, and corporate environments. Recognised for their market leadership, Compass Group has achieved numerous accolades, reflecting their dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and sustainability, they continue to redefine the standards of service in the industry.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Hospitality 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Compass Group PLC's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Compass Group PLC's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Compass Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,434,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,934,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, Compass Group PLC has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 28% within the same timeframe. For the UK and Ireland specifically, Compass Group has set a more aggressive target, aiming for a 69% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. This commitment includes increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 2% in 2019 to 100% by 2022. Overall, Compass Group PLC is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a comprehensive strategy to achieve its climate goals, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rises to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

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128,154,000
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Scope 2
8,376,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Compass Group PLC's primary industry is Hotel and restaurant services (55), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Compass Group PLC is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Compass Group PLC is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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