Serco Group plc, commonly known as Serco, is a prominent player in the public administration and defence services sector, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1929, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific.
Specialising in compulsory social security services, Serco delivers a range of core products and services that include operational support for government agencies, defence logistics, and citizen services. What sets Serco apart is its commitment to innovation and efficiency, ensuring that public services are delivered effectively and responsively.
With a robust market position, Serco has achieved notable milestones, including numerous contracts with government entities, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in public service delivery. The company continues to focus on enhancing its service offerings, making it a key player in the industry.
+53 vs industry average
Serco’s score of 78 is higher than 88% 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
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 2% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Serco's reported carbon emissions
Serco's climate commitments include ambitious targets for emissions reduction. The company has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050, with a near-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45.9% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Additionally, Serco aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and business travel by 25.0% by FY2030, also from a FY2022 baseline. In the long term, the company aims for a 95.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2050, both from the FY2022 baseline. In terms of reported emissions, Serco reported approximately 453,160,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions in 2025, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 28,873,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6,966,000 kg CO2e (location-based). In 2024, total emissions were approximately 428,507,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside Scope 1 emissions of approximately 30,008,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12,064,000 kg CO2e (location-based). For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 26,636,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 12,713,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for 2023.
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Serco’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2016
3% reduction in Scope 2
Our corporate target for 2016 was to reduce our carbon emissions intensity (tonnes of CO2e per FTE) by 3% for the frontline operations again…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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