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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.
+55 vs industry average
Serco’s score of 84 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Public Administration has below-average carbon intensity
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Serco, a UK-based public administration and defence services company, reported Scope 1 emissions of 28,873,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of 6,966,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 453,160,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This includes 22,181,000 kg CO2e from business travel.
Serco has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050.
Near-term targets include:
For long-term goals by FY2050, Serco commits to:
2050
95% reduction in Scope 2
Serco Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 95.0% by FY2050 from FY2022 base year.
2030
45.9% reduction in Scope 2
Serco Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 45.9% by FY2030 from FY2022 base year.
2050
95% reduction in Scope 1
Serco Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 95.0% by FY2050 from FY2022 base year.
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