Hays
Hays plc, commonly known as Hays, is a leading global recruitment company headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1968, Hays has grown to become a prominent player in the recruitment industry, with a strong presence in key operational regions including Europe, Asia, and Australia. Specialising in various sectors such as IT, finance, construction, and healthcare, Hays offers tailored recruitment solutions that set them apart from competitors. Their unique approach combines deep industry knowledge with advanced technology, ensuring clients find the right talent efficiently. With a commitment to excellence, Hays has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for their innovative practices and outstanding service. As a trusted partner for businesses and job seekers alike, Hays continues to solidify its market position as a leader in recruitment services.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hays's score of 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hays's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hays plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,857,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 5,408,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 3,925,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to around 49,524,000 kg CO2e, which includes substantial figures from capital goods, business travel, and employee commuting. Hays has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2026, using a 2020 baseline. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with a 1.5°C trajectory. Additionally, Hays plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods, services, and capital goods by 50% by 2030, and aims for a 40% reduction in emissions from business travel by 2026, also based on 2020 levels. These commitments reflect Hays's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the professional services sector.
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| 2010 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,057,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Hays 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.
