Compass Group

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Compass Group doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 39

Compass Group has a DitchCarbon Score of 39 out of 100, indicating room for improvement in their sustainability practices. This score reflects a moderate level of carbon intensity in their operations. The company can aim to reduce its carbon intensity to achieve a higher score and enhance its environmental performance.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Compass Group operates within the food industry, which has a medium carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Compass Group operates in the United Kingdom, which has a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their operations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

3.79%

...this company is doing 3.79% better in emissions than the industry average.

Compass Group PLC, founded in 1941 and headquartered in Runnymede, operates within the food industry as a leading food and support services company. With a presence in around 50 countries and a workforce of over 550,000, the company generated £22.6 billion in revenue for the year ending September 2017. They offer a diverse range of services including catering, hotel support, cleaning, and maintenance across various sectors such as education, healthcare, and defense.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Compass Group

Compass Group should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and prioritize areas for reduction.

Good news, Compass Group has embraced SBTi commitments

Compass Group has pledged to set science-based emissions reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment means the company aims to align its carbon reduction strategy with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
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