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Hays PLC, a leading recruitment company headquartered in Great Britain, operates primarily within the Other Services (93) industry. Founded in 1968, Hays has established itself as a prominent player in the recruitment sector, with a strong presence in key operational regions across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Specialising in recruitment services across various sectors, Hays offers tailored solutions that connect employers with top talent, making their approach unique in the competitive landscape. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a robust market position as one of the largest recruitment firms globally, recognised for its innovative strategies and commitment to client satisfaction. With a focus on delivering exceptional service, Hays PLC continues to set industry standards in recruitment excellence.
+65 vs industry average
Hays PLC’s score of 90 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Services has typical carbon intensity
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hays PLC, a UK-based company in the Other services industry, has reported a total of approximately 37.1 billion kg CO2e for the year 2025. This figure comprises approximately 4.5 billion kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, approximately 4.5 billion kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (location-based), and approximately 28.8 billion kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, Hays PLC reported total emissions of approximately 41.2 billion kg CO2e, including about 5.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 5.2 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based).
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 58.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5.4 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4.9 billion kg CO2e.
Hays PLC is committed to significant climate action. The company aims to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Furthermore, Hays PLC has committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas 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 has a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods, services, and capital goods by 50% by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline. A further Scope 3 target aims for a 40% reduction in business travel emissions by 2026, based on a 2020 baseline.
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2026
50% reduction in Scope 2
Hays plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2026 from a FY2020 base year. Hays plc commits to reduce absolute s…
2026
40% reduction in scope 3 total
Hays plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2026 from a FY2020 base year. Hays plc commits to reduce absolute s…
2026
50% reduction in Scope 1
Hays plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by FY2026 from a FY2020 base year. Hays plc commits to reduce absolute s…
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