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Service

Service Corporation International (SCI), headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider in the death care industry, specialising in funeral and cemetery services. Founded in 1962, SCI has established a significant presence across North America, with operations in major regions including the United States and Canada. The company offers a range of core services, including traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorialisation options, distinguished by their commitment to compassionate care and innovative solutions. SCI's dedication to quality has positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its extensive network of funeral homes and cemeteries. With a focus on enhancing the customer experience, Service Corporation International continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted choice for families during their most challenging times.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Service's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

31

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Service's score of 31 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

88%

Service's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Service reported total carbon emissions of approximately 149,626,000 kg CO2e, comprising 110,537,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 39,089,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2022, where emissions totalled about 172,438,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 126,165,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 46,273,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions, as the company has decreased its total emissions from 212,196,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. Despite these reductions, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Service, which may limit their ability to align with industry standards for climate action. The company operates within a global context, where many organisations are increasingly setting ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions. As such, Service's ongoing efforts to lower emissions are crucial for enhancing its sustainability profile and meeting stakeholder expectations.

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202120222023
Scope 1
212,196,000
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Scope 2
72,832,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Service's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Service is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Service is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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