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Cintas Corporation, a leader in the wearing apparel and furs industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1968, Cintas has established itself as a premier provider of uniform rental services, facility services, and first aid and safety products, catering to a diverse range of industries.
With a commitment to quality and innovation, Cintas offers a unique selection of customised uniforms and workplace supplies that enhance brand image and employee safety. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for customer service excellence and sustainability initiatives. As a market leader, Cintas continues to set the standard in the apparel sector, ensuring businesses present a professional image while prioritising employee well-being.
39
DitchCarbon score
+5 vs industry average
Cintas’s score of 39 is higher than 56% 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
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.215
20182025
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cintas's reported carbon emissions
Cintas, a US-based wearing apparel and furs company, reported its latest emissions data for 2024. The company's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 1,904,500,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 540,217,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 102,225,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 1,262,123,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2023, Cintas's total emissions were approximately 1,869,693,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 533,136,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 106,030,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 1,230,527,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 1,823,972,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of about 540,452,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 102,589,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1,180,931,000 kg CO2e.
Cintas is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This ambition includes a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. The company has previously reduced its total CO2e emissions from U.S. Rental operations by 7.8% between 2020 and 2021 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Cintas will also explore opportunities to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from its supply chain.
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Cintas’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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