Randstad N.V., a leading global provider of human resource services, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1960, Randstad has established itself as a key player in the staffing and recruitment industry, focusing on areas such as temporary staffing, permanent placement, and workforce management solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Randstad offers unique services that leverage advanced technology and data analytics to enhance the recruitment process. The company is renowned for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top staffing firms worldwide. Notable achievements include a diverse portfolio of clients and a reputation for delivering tailored workforce solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and job seekers alike.
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In 2024, Randstad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 203,700,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 238,500,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 46,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 155,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions encompass significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 103,700,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (about 23,700,000 kg CO2e). Randstad has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2019 base year. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Business Ambition for the 1.5°C pledge, demonstrating Randstad's commitment to net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, including a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Randstad's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing its carbon footprint while addressing the significant impact of its supply chain and operational activities.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 54,275,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,132,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,611,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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