Softcat
Softcat plc, a leading IT infrastructure and services provider, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including London, Manchester, and Bristol. Specialising in software licensing, cloud solutions, and IT security, Softcat is renowned for its customer-centric approach and innovative service delivery. With a commitment to excellence, Softcat has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as one of the UK's top employers and a consistent ranking among the best IT resellers. Their unique offerings, such as tailored IT solutions and expert consultancy, set them apart in a competitive market. As a trusted partner for numerous organisations, Softcat continues to drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency for its clients.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Softcat's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Softcat's score of 79 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Softcat's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Softcat reported total carbon emissions of approximately 357,848,990 kg CO2e, comprising 184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,071,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by FY2040. Softcat has set ambitious near-term targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 40% within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by FY2040. The company’s emissions data shows a progressive increase in total emissions from 2017 to 2023, with total emissions recorded at 249,437,480 kg CO2e in 2021 and 383,580,890 kg CO2e in 2022. This highlights the importance of their climate commitments in addressing their growing carbon footprint. Softcat's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 176,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 513,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Softcat is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
