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Compass Group UK & Ireland Limited, widely recognised as Compass Group UK&I, stands as a premier provider of food and support services. Headquartered in Great Britain, this leading contract catering and facilities management company operates across the entire United Kingdom and Ireland.
Specialising in tailored food solutions and comprehensive support services, Compass Group UK&I delivers exceptional culinary experiences for diverse sectors including business, education, healthcare, and defence. Their unique approach focuses on innovation, sustainability, and quality, serving millions of meals daily.
Drawing on over 75 years of rich heritage and expertise, Compass Group UK&I maintains its position as a market leader in the foodservice industry. They are committed to driving sustainable practices and enhancing the well-being of their communities and clients.
+67 vs industry average
Compass Group, UK & Ireland Limited’s score of 98 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Service Contractors has typical carbon intensity
The Food Service Contractors industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Compass Group, UK & Ireland Limited, a Food Service Contractor headquartered in GB, reports its carbon emissions with a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. The company's emissions data for 2025 indicates total reported emissions of about 1,100,274,000 kg CO2e. This includes approximately 1,442,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,196,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,097,636,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions in 2025 largely stem from purchased goods and services, accounting for about 621,644,000 kg CO2e.
Looking at previous years, in 2024, Compass Group, UK & Ireland Limited reported total emissions of approximately 1,163,043,000 kg CO2e. This comprised around 1,695,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 804,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,160,544,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with purchased goods and services at approximately 664,530,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were about 1,077,302,000 kg CO2e, including 2,870,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 671,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,073,761,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3.
The company has set several near-term and long-term absolute reduction targets, using a 2019 base year. These include a 63% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and a 90% reduction by 2040. For Scope 3, targets include a 63% reduction in upstream "Energy & Industrial" emissions by 2035, and a 46% reduction in "FLAG" (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) downstream Scope 3 emissions by 2035. Compass Group, UK & Ireland Limited has also signed The Climate Pledge in 2025.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Data year: 2025
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