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G4s

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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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

G4s's score of 38 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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G4s's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, G4S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 611,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes emissions from all scopes, with specific data for the UK showing total emissions of about 5,112,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown for the UK includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,606,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including business travel and employee commuting. G4S has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner. Specifically, by 2030, G4S UK plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 42% from a 2020 baseline, while also targeting a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, G4S aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. These commitments reflect G4S's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all operations.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. G4s's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 G4s is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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