Geo Sustainability Profile
Geo Group, Inc., commonly referred to as Geo, is a leading provider in the corrections and detention industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established a significant presence across various operational regions, including the Americas, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Specialising in the management of correctional facilities, community-based programmes, and secure services, Geo is recognised for its innovative approach to rehabilitation and reintegration. The company’s core offerings include private prison management, electronic monitoring, and residential re-entry services, all designed to enhance public safety while promoting successful outcomes for individuals. With a commitment to operational excellence, Geo has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for government agencies. Its dedication to quality and efficiency has earned the company a prominent place in the corrections sector, making it a key player in shaping the future of criminal justice solutions.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Geo's score of 24 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Geo's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Geo reported total emissions of approximately 139,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 44,182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 93,920,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Geo has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no reported SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets. The organisation's emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that it operates independently in its reporting. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, as evidenced by its annual ESG reports. However, without defined reduction targets, its long-term climate strategy remains unclear.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 108,972,300 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 118,600 | 0,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Geo'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.
Geo 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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