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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does G4s'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.

25

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 25 is higher than 70% 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 5,112,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,606,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 96,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 2,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to monitor and manage its carbon footprint. Historically, G4S has shown a trend of emissions reduction. For instance, in 2016, the company recorded total emissions of 514,466,000 kg CO2e, which included 296,543,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 108,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has committed to near-term reduction targets, although it has not yet set a net-zero target. G4S's climate commitments include a focus on reducing emissions from business travel, employee commuting, and waste generated in operations, which are significant contributors to their Scope 3 emissions. The company is actively engaged in initiatives aimed at improving sustainability and reducing its overall carbon impact, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 2
85,800,000
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Scope 3
16,800,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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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. G4s 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.

G4s 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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