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G4s

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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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37

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

G4s's score of 37 is higher than 63% 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 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 approximately 4,491,000 kg CO2e, which includes significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. G4S has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner. Specifically, by 2030, G4S UK plans to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% from a 2020 baseline. These targets reflect a comprehensive approach to emissions reduction across all scopes. The emissions data for G4S is cascaded from its parent company, G4S Limited, which oversees the organisation's sustainability initiatives and reporting. G4S's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions aligns with the international Paris Agreement goals and the UK government's targets, demonstrating a proactive stance in addressing climate change.

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201420152016201720182019202020212022
Scope 1
312,708,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
107,232,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
17,573,000
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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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.

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

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.

G4s is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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