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.
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Industry Intensity
Apparel Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Apparel Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cintas's reported carbon emissions
Cintas, headquartered in the US and operating within the wearing apparel and furs industry, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For the fiscal year 2024, Cintas reported a total of approximately 1.89 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 540.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 102.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1.26 billion kg CO2e.
In fiscal year 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 1.87 billion kg CO2e, comprising 533.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 106.0 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1.23 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Looking back to fiscal year 2022, total emissions stood at approximately 1.82 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 540.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 102.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1.18 billion kg CO2e.
Cintas has set a long-term ambition to achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. As part of this strategy, the company aims to identify methods for reducing its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and actively seeks opportunities to lower its Scope 3 emissions originating from its supply chain. Furthermore, Cintas has committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, measured against a 2018 baseline. The company also reported a near-term achievement of reducing total CO2e emissions from its US Rental operations by 7.8% in fiscal year 2021 compared to 2020.
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Cintas’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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As part of our new ambition to achieve Net Zero GHG emission…
As part of our new ambition to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050, we will identify strategies to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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