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Sos

Sos, officially known as Sos International, is a leading provider of security and risk management solutions, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1989, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and beyond, specialising in crisis management, travel security, and intelligence services. Sos is renowned for its innovative approach to risk mitigation, offering unique services such as real-time threat monitoring and tailored security solutions that cater to diverse client needs. With a commitment to excellence, the company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major corporations and government agencies. Recognised for its expertise in the security industry, Sos continues to maintain a competitive edge, positioning itself as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to navigate complex security landscapes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sos'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Sos's score of 13 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sos's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sos reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,926,009,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,923,596,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions includes 487,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 131,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions stem from various activities, including the use of sold products (about 1,077,502,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 1,360,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Sos has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, from 2020 to 2023, Scope 1 emissions decreased from 161,000 kg CO2e to 487,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions saw a slight increase from 186,000 kg CO2e to 131,000 kg CO2e. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Sos's emissions data reflects a complex landscape of carbon outputs, with a predominant focus on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the need for comprehensive strategies to address their environmental impact.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sos's primary industry is Other services (93), which is 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. Sos is headquartered in DK, 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.

Sos 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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