G4s Sustainability Profile
G4S, officially known as G4S plc, is a leading global security company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2004, G4S has established a strong presence in various regions, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, providing comprehensive security solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Operating within the security services industry, G4S offers a wide range of core products and services, including manned security, cash solutions, and technology-driven security systems. What sets G4S apart is its commitment to innovation and customer-centric approaches, ensuring high-quality service delivery. With a robust market position, G4S has achieved notable milestones, including recognition as one of the world's largest security firms. Its dedication to safety and efficiency continues to make it a trusted partner for businesses and governments alike.
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G4s's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, G4S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 610,414,060 kg CO2e globally. In the UK, G4S's emissions totalled about 5,112,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,606,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 15,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions comprising significant contributions from business travel (approximately 1,009,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (around 2,458,000 kg CO2e). G4S has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, G4S UK has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, G4S aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The emissions data for G4S is cascaded from its parent company, G4S Limited, which provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's climate impact and commitments. G4S's ongoing initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
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G4s's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
G4s's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 120% last year and decreased by approximately 50% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 3% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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G4s'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.
G4s 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.
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