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updated 16 days ago

Dignity Sustainability Profile

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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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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Dignity's score of 28 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

54%

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Dignity's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Dignity 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. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Dignity Group Holdings Limited, reflecting a commitment to transparency in environmental reporting. In 2021, Dignity's emissions were approximately 15,401,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions primarily from mobile combustion. The company disclosed emissions for Scope 1 and 2, but did not report Scope 3 emissions for that year. Dignity has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets indicates a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, Dignity's emissions profile highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and potential for future climate commitments to align with industry standards.

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20142015201620172018201920212022
Scope 1
14,437,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
7,389,000
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Dignity's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dignity's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Dignity's Location?

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

Dignity's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 77% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
54%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Capital Goods
4%
Employee Commuting
3%
Business Travel
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Dignity'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.

Dignity 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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