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G4S, a leading global security company headquartered in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of the Security Systems Services industry since its founding in 1901. With a strong presence in regions including Europe, Africa, and Asia, G4S offers a comprehensive range of services, excluding locksmithing, that cater to various sectors such as government, retail, and critical infrastructure.
The company is renowned for its innovative security solutions, including manned security, electronic monitoring, and risk management services, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. G4S has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the London Stock Exchange and recognition as one of the world's largest employers in the security sector. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on technology-driven solutions, G4S continues to maintain a prominent market position, ensuring safety and security for millions globally.
+3 vs industry average
G4s’s score of 33 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) has below-average carbon intensity
The Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
G4S, a UK-based security systems services company, reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 272,955 metric tonnes CO2e in 2020. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 162,317 metric tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 52,497 metric tonnes CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for business travel in 2020 were about 6,328 metric tonnes CO2e.
Looking at prior years, G4S's total emissions have shown a downward trend. In 2019, total emissions were roughly 422,461 metric tonnes CO2e (Scope 1: 246,910 metric tonnes CO2e, Scope 2: 95,502 metric tonnes CO2e, Scope 3 business travel: 15,338 metric tonnes CO2e). In 2018, total emissions were about 444,556 metric tonnes CO2e, and in 2017, they were approximately 470,727 metric tonnes CO2e.
G4S has established several climate commitments. They aim to reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (between 2023 and 2025). Additionally, G4S has set an interim absolute reduction target for Scope 3 emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030, using 2019 as a baseline year. This target aligns with the global reduction required to limit warming to 1.5°C. G4S Secure Solutions previously held a near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment, which is now classified as "Commitment removed" or "Expired commitment". However, G4S UK & Ireland has a "Committed" status with the SBTi for near-term targets. Emission data and climate commitments are cascaded from the parent company, G4S Limited.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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