Dignity
Dignity plc, commonly referred to as Dignity, is a leading provider of funeral services and crematoria in Great Britain. Established in 1994, the company has grown significantly, operating over 800 funeral locations and 45 crematoria across the UK. Dignity is renowned for its commitment to delivering compassionate and personalised funeral care, setting it apart in the industry. The company offers a range of services, including traditional funerals, direct cremations, and pre-paid funeral plans, ensuring that families receive tailored support during difficult times. Dignity's focus on high-quality service and ethical practices has solidified its position as a trusted name in the funeral sector. With a strong market presence and a dedication to innovation, Dignity continues to lead the way in providing dignified end-of-life services.
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Dignity's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Dignity, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,340,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,274,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 18,615,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2021, where their emissions were approximately 15,566,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,755,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 65,263,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Dignity has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they disclosed any science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction. The company has reported emissions data for Scope 1 and 2 but has not provided information on Scope 3 emissions for 2022. Overall, Dignity's emissions data indicates a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint, although further details on reduction strategies and targets would enhance their climate action profile.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,437,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,389,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - |
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Dignity is not participating in any 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.
