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Compass Fostering Sustainability Profile

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Compass Fostering, a leading provider in the fostering sector, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across various regions, including England and Wales. Established in 2008, the company has made significant strides in delivering high-quality fostering services, focusing on the needs of children and young people in care. Specialising in fostering placements, Compass Fostering offers a range of services that include recruitment, training, and support for foster carers. What sets them apart is their commitment to personalised care and a robust support network for both carers and children. With a strong market position, Compass Fostering has received numerous accolades for its innovative approach and dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable children.

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39

Industry Average

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28

Industry Benchmark

Compass Fostering's score of 39 is higher than 63% 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 Fostering's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Compass Fostering reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,454,870 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,182,880 kg CO2e, which comprise mobile combustion (488,130 kg CO2e) and stationary combustion (694,750 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions, calculated on a market-based approach, totalled around 179,090 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 5,092,900 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (2,814,550 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (1,239,080 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 6,279,720 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,257,400 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 109,460 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at about 5,012,860 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Compass Fostering has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The organisation does not currently participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or have documented reduction targets. Their emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that all reported figures are independently sourced from Compass Fostering South Limited. Overall, while Compass Fostering has made strides in transparency regarding their carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate action efforts.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
405,000
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Scope 2
136,100
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000,000
Scope 3
410,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Compass Fostering's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Compass Fostering's primary industry is Other Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Compass Fostering's Location?

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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 Fostering is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Compass Fostering's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Compass Fostering's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 79% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Employee Commuting
24%
Business Travel
13%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Compass Fostering's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Compass Fostering has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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