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updated 24 days ago

UNIFIRST

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UniFirst Corporation, a leading provider in the uniform and workwear industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1936, UniFirst has established itself as a trusted name in the rental and sales of uniforms, protective clothing, and facility services, catering to a diverse range of industries. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including uniform rental, laundry services, and facility maintenance products, distinguished by their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. UniFirst's innovative approach and extensive product line have positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its sustainable practices and exceptional service delivery. With a strong focus on enhancing workplace safety and professionalism, UniFirst continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking reliable uniform solutions.

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

UNIFIRST's score of 27 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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UNIFIRST's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, UniFirst Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 250,106,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 41,284,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). This reflects a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where Scope 1 emissions were about 206,622,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 36,621,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. UniFirst has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, starting from 2023. This ambitious target encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating the company's dedication to addressing climate change comprehensively. The emissions data is sourced directly from UniFirst Corporation, with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts.

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Scope 1
206,622,000
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Scope 2
36,621,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. UNIFIRST's primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 UNIFIRST is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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UNIFIRST 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
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