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Sthree, officially known as Sthree plc, is a leading employment placement agency headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1987, the company specialises in connecting skilled professionals with organisations across various sectors, including engineering, IT, finance, and life sciences. With a strong presence in the UK and major operational regions worldwide, Sthree has built a reputation for delivering tailored staffing solutions and specialised recruitment services.
The company’s core offerings include temporary, permanent, and contract staffing, supported by innovative talent acquisition strategies. Sthree’s focus on industry expertise and personalised service has positioned it as a trusted partner for both clients and candidates. Recognised for its commitment to quality and market insight, Sthree continues to be a prominent player in the employment placement industry.
+55 vs industry average
Sthree’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Employment Placement Agencies is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Employment Placement Agencies industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sthree's climate commitments include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, from a 2019 base year. This commitment is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with targets consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C.
For near-term targets, Sthree PLC commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 77% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Sthree PLC also commits to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 28% in 2019 to 100% by 2030.
Looking at long-term targets, Sthree PLC commits to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, again from a 2019 base year.
In 2024, Sthree's total reported emissions were approximately 20,325,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 2,285,000 kg CO2e (primarily from mobile combustion at 2,218,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity of approximately 379,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 17,661,000 kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 were purchased goods and services (9,288,000 kg CO2e), downstream leased assets (2,871,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (1,607,000 kg CO2e).
For 2023, the total reported emissions were approximately 23,734,000 kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 2,563,000 kg CO2e (with mobile combustion at 2,455,000 kg CO2e), Scope 2 emissions of approximately 414,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 20,751,000 kg CO2e. Notable Scope 3 contributions included purchased goods and services (16,461,000 kg CO2e), business travel (1,338,000 kg CO2e), and employee commute (1,548,000 kg CO2e).
2050
SThree PLC commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emission…
SThree PLC commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
2030
77% reduction in Scope 2
SThree PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 77% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2030
77% reduction in Scope 1
SThree PLC commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 77% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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