Elior Group, a prominent player in the food service industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1991, Elior has established itself as a leader in providing innovative catering solutions, serving a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, and business dining.
The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering unique services that focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Elior's dedication to enhancing the dining experience has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in food service. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and culinary excellence, Elior continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
+40 vs industry average
Elior’s score of 72 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Elior's reported carbon emissions
Elior, headquartered in France, has reported significant progress in its climate commitments. For the reporting year 2025, the company's total carbon emissions were approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of about 50.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 8.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and roughly 2.4 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. In the previous year, 2024, Elior's total emissions were approximately 2.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 45.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 3.4 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 2.6 billion kg CO2e. Elior is actively working towards emissions reductions. The company has set a target to reduce its carbon footprint per meal by 12% by 2025, building on a 2019-2020 baseline. Furthermore, under its "Aimer sa terre" programme, Elior aims for a 25% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, using the 2022-2023 period as a reference. These reduction efforts include increasing vegetarian meal options and substituting high-carbon proteins. Elior has also reported being on track for its near-term reduction targets.
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Elior’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
25% reduction in all scopes
Dans le cadre de son nouveau programme « Aimer sa terre », le Groupe a fixé une nouvelle trajectoire de réduction de ses émissions de gaz à…
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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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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