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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.
90
DitchCarbon score
+66 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.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Other Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Hays PLC's reported carbon emissions
Hays PLC, a UK-based "Other services (93)" company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 37.1 million kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 4.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 3.7 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 28.8 million kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2024, when total emissions were approximately 41.2 million kg CO2e.
Hays PLC is committed to ambitious climate action, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with a 1.5°C trajectory. The company aims to achieve Net Zero emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2030.
Specifically, Hays PLC has committed to:
- Reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2026, from a 2020 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 50% by 2030, from a 2020 base year.
- Reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel by 40% by 2026, from a 2020 base year.
The company is also pursuing carbon neutrality for its annual Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 emissions (business travel and fuel and energy-related activities) by 2026.
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Hays PLC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2026
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…
On track50%
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…
At risk40%
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…
Behind target50%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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