Softcat
Softcat plc, a leading IT infrastructure and services provider, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including London, Manchester, and Bristol. Specialising in software licensing, cloud solutions, and IT security, Softcat is renowned for its customer-centric approach and innovative service delivery. With a commitment to excellence, Softcat has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as one of the UK's top employers and a consistent ranking among the best IT resellers. Their unique offerings, such as tailored IT solutions and expert consultancy, set them apart in a competitive market. As a trusted partner for numerous organisations, Softcat continues to drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency for its clients.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Softcat'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Softcat's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Softcat's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Softcat reported total carbon emissions of approximately 357,848,990 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 184,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 158,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of around 357,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Softcat has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by FY2030, using FY2021 as a baseline. Additionally, Softcat aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 40% within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Softcat's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating a clear pathway towards significant emissions reductions in the coming years.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 176,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 513,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Softcat 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.
