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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.

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49

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 49 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Service's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Service reported total carbon emissions of approximately 148,207,000 kg CO2e, comprising 109,735,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 38,472,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 149,626,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 110,537,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 39,089,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, emissions were higher at approximately 172,438,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 126,165,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 46,273,000 kg CO2e. Service has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (2025). This commitment reflects a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The company is on track to achieve these targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility.

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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. This request for Service is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Service is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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