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Firstgroup

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FirstGroup plc, commonly known as FirstGroup, is a leading transport operator headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1995, the company has grown to become a significant player in the public transport industry, primarily focusing on bus and rail services across the UK and North America. With a diverse portfolio that includes First Bus and First Rail, FirstGroup is dedicated to providing reliable and sustainable transport solutions. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer service, making it a preferred choice for millions of passengers. Notable achievements include its extensive network coverage and a strong market position, which underscores its role in enhancing urban mobility. FirstGroup continues to evolve, aiming to meet the changing needs of commuters while prioritising environmental sustainability.

DitchCarbon Score

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Firstgroup's score of 55 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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Firstgroup's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, FirstGroup reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,751,588,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 466,147,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 133,315,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling around 1,046,933,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from capital goods and purchased goods and services. FirstGroup has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by FY2035, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by FY2028. Furthermore, FirstGroup commits to ensuring that 75% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, will have science-based targets by FY2028. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect FirstGroup's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Scope 1
2,486,168,000
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Scope 2
212,375,000
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Scope 3
10,859,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Firstgroup's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Firstgroup is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Firstgroup is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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