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Firstgroup

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

How does Firstgroup's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

54

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Firstgroup's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Firstgroup's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, FirstGroup reported total carbon emissions of approximately 682,758,000 kg CO2e, comprising 487,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 197,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2035, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, FirstGroup plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 20% by FY2028, also from a FY2020 baseline. FirstGroup is committed 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 the company's long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Overall, FirstGroup's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the transportation sector.

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Scope 1
2,700,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
370,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
00,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
5,500,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Firstgroup's primary industry is Other land transportation services, which is medium 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. Firstgroup is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Firstgroup is committed to some 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.

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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