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Wastewater Treatment
AU
updated 2 months ago

Glad Group Sustainability Profile

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Glad Group, headquartered in Australia, is a leading provider of integrated facilities management services. Established in 2000, the company has grown significantly, expanding its operations across major regions including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Specialising in cleaning, maintenance, and security services, Glad Group distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and innovative solutions tailored to client needs. With a strong market position, Glad Group has earned a reputation for reliability and excellence, serving a diverse clientele across various sectors. The company’s focus on quality and customer satisfaction has led to numerous accolades, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the facilities management industry.

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24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Glad Group's score of 24 is lower than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Glad Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Glad Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,002,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 265,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,724,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major sources, including purchased goods and services (about 3,502,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 1,608,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the 2023 emissions data indicated a total of about 4,579,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 274,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 87,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 4,223,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a notable increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024. Glad Group has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, starting from the baseline year of 2023. This commitment underscores their dedication to climate action and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions, although specific timelines for this goal have not been disclosed. Glad Group's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the figures are independently reported. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint in the real estate sector in Australia.

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20232024
Scope 1
274,000
000,000
Scope 2
82,000
00,000
Scope 3
4,223,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Glad Group's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glad Group's primary industry is Wastewater Treatment, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Glad Group's Location?

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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 Glad Group is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Glad Group's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Glad Group's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 36% last year and increased by approximately 36% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2024
Purchased Goods and Services
61%
Employee Commuting
28%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Business Travel
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Capital Goods
1%

Glad Group'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.

Glad Group has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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