Serco
Serco Group plc, commonly known as Serco, is a leading provider of public services headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1929, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific. Operating primarily in the public sector, Serco delivers essential services across multiple industries, including defence, transport, health, and immigration. Its unique approach combines innovative technology with a commitment to quality, ensuring efficient service delivery tailored to client needs. With a reputation for reliability, Serco has achieved notable milestones, such as securing long-term contracts with government agencies and expanding its global footprint. The company’s dedication to excellence positions it as a trusted partner in the public services sector, making a meaningful impact on communities worldwide.
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Serco's score of 57 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Serco's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Serco Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,742,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Great Britain, with a global total of about 24,731,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, as the company aims to achieve a 46% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. For the year 2023, Serco's emissions in Great Britain were approximately 25,639,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, while globally, the total was about 30,702,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious long-term targets, committing to a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, also by 2050. Serco's near-term targets include a 45.9% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, alongside a commitment that 95% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2028. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and business travel by 25% by 2030. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Serco's dedication to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 211,302,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Serco is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
