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Aramark, officially known as Aramark Corporation, is a leading player in the hospitality industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1936, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Aramark is renowned for its diverse range of services, including food services, facilities management, refreshments and supply chain services, catering to sectors such as education, healthcare, business, and more.
Be Well. Do Well. is Aramark's sustainability platform, inspired by Trusted Hospitality. Wherever people learn, discover, work, recover, and play, Aramark's teams create exceptional experiences grounded in service and purpose.
62
DitchCarbon score
+40 vs industry average
Aramark’s score of 62 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Food Service Contractors has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Food Service Contractors industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Aramark's reported carbon emissions
Aramark, a leading food service contractor based in the US, has established robust climate commitments, including ambitious targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. The company is committed to achieving net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050.
Carbon Emissions Data:
- 2025: Aramark reported total GHG emissions of approximately 5.14 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 53.86 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2.04 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the majority, totalling around 5.09 billion kg CO2e.
- 2024: Total emissions for 2024 were approximately 5.32 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 51.67 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at around 22.91 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 5.25 billion kg CO2e.
- 2021: In 2021, Aramark reported total emissions of approximately 4.25 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 314.90 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 52.28 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3.89 billion kg CO2e.
- 2019: Total emissions for 2019 were approximately 5.27 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 48.25 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 22.87 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were around 5.20 billion kg CO2e.
- 2017: Scope 1 emissions in 2017 were approximately 348.80 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 (market-based) at about 88.69 million kg CO2e.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Aramark has set significant science-based targets to drive its decarbonisation strategy:
- Net-Zero by 2050: The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes an absolute emissions reduction target of 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
- Near-Term Reductions:
- Aramark is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 57.1% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
- They also aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 28% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
- An additional near-term target is for 62% of their suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution, to have science-based targets by FY2027.
These targets are recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C. Aramark is actively engaged with the SBTi and has committed to their Net-Zero Standard.
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Aramark’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
9 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Aramark commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
Insufficient data90%
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Aramark commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.
Insufficient data90%
2030
57.1% reduction in Scope 2
Aramark commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 57.1% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
Insufficient data57.1%
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Climate initiatives
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