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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Dignity's score of 7 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dignity's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Dignity reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,340,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 3,274,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 18,615,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Dignity's emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 16,028,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and Scope 2 emissions reaching a low of 174,000 kg CO2e in the same year. In 2021, Dignity also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 65,263,000 kg CO2e, indicating a broader impact across its value chain. Dignity's climate commitments remain somewhat vague, as there are no specific reduction targets or pledges outlined in the available data. The company operates within the funeral services industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 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 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,389,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | - | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Dignity is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
