Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services provider, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 2016 through the merger of AlliedBarton and Universal Services of America, the company has quickly established itself as a key player in the security industry, offering a comprehensive range of services including security personnel, technology solutions, and risk management. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Allied Universal stands out for its tailored security solutions that meet the unique needs of various sectors, including commercial, residential, and government. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised as one of the largest security firms globally, reflecting its strong market position and dedication to excellence in service delivery.
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Allied Universal's score of 41 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Allied Universal reported total carbon emissions of approximately 301,924,000 kg CO2e, comprising 191,683,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 49,498,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 277,027,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 191,002,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 45,422,000 kg CO2e. Allied Universal has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 42% by 2030, using a 2024 baseline. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner across all scopes. The company’s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Allied Universal Security Services LLC, which oversees its sustainability initiatives. The focus on reducing emissions is part of a broader strategy to enhance environmental responsibility within the security services industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 234,812,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 87,316,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Allied Universal is participating in some 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.
