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 2023, Dignity, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,898,410 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 9,356,080 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are location-based. Additionally, the company recorded 508,520 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. Dignity's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Dignity Group Holdings Limited, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate strategy, indicating a potential area for future development. In previous years, Dignity's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a total of approximately 15,340,000 kg CO2e reported in 2022, which included 15,340,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 3,274,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in 2021, with total emissions reaching about 65,263,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of its operations. Overall, while Dignity has made strides in reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments moving forward.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 14,437,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,389,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | 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.
