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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.

84

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Softcat's score of 84 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Softcat's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Softcat reported total carbon emissions of approximately 357,848,990 kg CO2e, with 184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 357,000,000 kg CO2e. Softcat has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% and Scope 3 emissions by 40% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline year. For the long term, Softcat aims to achieve a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Softcat's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the software and services sector.

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Scope 1
176,000
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Scope 2
513,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Softcat's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Softcat is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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