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G8 Education

G8 Education Limited, a leading provider in the early childhood education sector, is headquartered in Australia. Established in 2006, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint across major operational regions, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. G8 Education operates a diverse portfolio of childcare centres, focusing on delivering high-quality educational programs tailored to the developmental needs of children. With a commitment to excellence, G8 Education offers unique services such as innovative learning frameworks and a strong emphasis on community engagement. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming one of the largest operators in the Australian childcare market. Renowned for its dedication to quality and safety, G8 Education continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for families seeking exceptional early learning experiences.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education 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.

7

Industry Benchmark

G8 Education's score of 34 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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G8 Education's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, G8 Education reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,889,358 kg CO2e, comprising 756,899 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,132,459 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 12,068,661 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 306,960 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 11,761,701 kg CO2e. Over the years, G8 Education has shown a trend of fluctuating emissions. In 2021, total emissions were approximately 12,377,885 kg CO2e, while in 2020, they were about 358,559 kg CO2e for Scope 1 alone. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus. G8 Education's emissions intensity has also varied, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions intensity from 0.223 in 2019 to 0.185 in 2022. This suggests some progress in managing emissions relative to their operations, although the overall emissions figures indicate a need for more robust climate action. As G8 Education continues to operate in the education sector, addressing carbon emissions and setting clear reduction targets will be crucial for aligning with global climate goals and enhancing sustainability practices.

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Scope 1
490,094
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Scope 2
12,026,123
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. G8 Education's primary industry is Education services (80), 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. G8 Education is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

G8 Education is not committed to any 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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