G4S, a leading global security company headquartered in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of the Security Systems Services industry since its founding in 1901. With a strong presence in regions including Europe, Africa, and Asia, G4S offers a comprehensive range of services, excluding locksmithing, that cater to various sectors such as government, retail, and critical infrastructure.
The company is renowned for its innovative security solutions, including manned security, electronic monitoring, and risk management services, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. G4S has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the London Stock Exchange and recognition as one of the world's largest employers in the security sector. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on technology-driven solutions, G4S continues to maintain a prominent market position, ensuring safety and security for millions globally.
+7 vs industry average
G4s’s score of 38 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
Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) industry has reduced its overall emissions by 7% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2023
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
G4s's reported carbon emissions
G4S, a security systems services provider headquartered in GB, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 273 million kg CO2e in 2020. This figure encompasses Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions). In 2020, G4S's Scope 1 emissions were about 162 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 52 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, specifically business travel, accounted for about 6.3 million kg CO2e in the same year. Looking back, G4S's total emissions were higher in previous years: approximately 422 million kg CO2e in 2019 and around 445 million kg CO2e in 2018. G4S has set climate commitments, including aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade, with a target year of 2025. Additionally, the company has an interim target for 2030 to achieve a 50% reduction in total Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions based on 2019 levels, which aligns with a fair share of the global reductions identified by the IPCC. It's important to note that G4S's emissions data and targets are cascaded from G4S Limited.
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G4s’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
An interim target for 2030, consistent with a fair share of the 50% global reduction in greenhouse gases, identified as a requirement in the…
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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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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