Compass Fostering, also known simply as Compass Fostering Services, is a prominent provider within the UK’s fostering sector, specialising in offering high-quality fostering placements across Great Britain. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the organisation operates extensively within England, Wales, and Scotland, delivering tailored support to children and young people in need of foster care.
Founded in 2010, Compass Fostering has established a strong reputation for its commitment to fostering excellence and personalised care. Its core services include fostering placements, support for foster carers, and specialised programmes designed to meet diverse needs. Recognised for its dedicated approach and professional standards, Compass Fostering continues to be a trusted name in the ‘Other services (93)’ industry, making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
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Industry Intensity
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Compass Fostering's reported carbon emissions
Compass Fostering, an organisation within the "Other services (93)" industry based in GB, has reported its carbon emissions across various scopes for recent years. For the financial year ending March 2025, the total emissions were approximately 11.95 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling about 531,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 353,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 11.06 million kg CO2e.
In the preceding financial year, ending March 2024, total emissions stood at approximately 10.73 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of around 1.25 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 332,500 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 9.15 million kg CO2e.
The company's emissions data for the financial year ending March 2023 is less comprehensive, with only Scope 2 emissions reported at 10 million kg CO2e. Prior to this, for the financial year ending March 2022, total emissions were approximately 8.90 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1.26 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 254,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 7.39 million kg CO2e.
For the financial year ending March 2021, Compass Fostering reported total emissions of approximately 633,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 386,200 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 105,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 141,100 kg CO2e. The year before, for the financial year ending March 2020, total emissions were approximately 951,100 kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 of about 405,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 of approximately 136,100 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of about 410,000 kg CO2e.
Compass Fostering's climate commitments are detailed in its Net Zero strategy, aiming for Net Zero by April 2025. The organisation has established reduction targets and is actively working towards its climate goals, as evidenced by its reporting across all three scopes of emissions. Significant emissions sources within Scope 3 include purchased goods and services, employee commute, and business travel.
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