Serco
Serco Group plc, commonly known as Serco, is a leading provider of public services 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. Operating primarily in the public sector, Serco delivers essential services across multiple industries, including defence, transport, health, and immigration. Its unique approach combines innovative technology with a commitment to quality, ensuring efficient service delivery tailored to client needs. With a reputation for reliability, Serco has achieved notable milestones, such as securing long-term contracts with government agencies and expanding its global footprint. The company’s dedication to excellence positions it as a trusted partner in the public services sector, making a meaningful impact on communities worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Serco's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Serco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Serco Group plc reported a total of approximately 24,033,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, which includes 4,941,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 841,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions. The company also recorded about 3,993,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, with business travel contributing approximately 23,011,000 kg CO2e and fuel- and energy-related activities accounting for about 111,235,000 kg CO2e. Serco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45.9% by FY2030 from a FY2022 baseline. Furthermore, Serco plans to ensure that 95% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by FY2028. For Scope 3 emissions, Serco aims to achieve a 25% reduction by FY2030 from the same FY2022 baseline. Long-term goals include a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, both from the FY2022 baseline. These targets reflect Serco's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 187,217,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 211,302,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Serco 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.
