Cintas Corp
Cintas's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Cintas completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Cintas has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cintas's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cintas amounted to 639,166 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cintas decreased by 0.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Cintas's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cintas's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cintas were 533,136 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Cintas reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cintas's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cintas's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Cintas's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Cintas reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 106,030 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Cintas reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cintas's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 31.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cintas's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cintas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Cintas use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Cintas reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Cintas's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Cintas's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Cintas reported 1,230,527 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Cintas includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Cintas's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cintas's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Cintas reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,230,527 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Cintas reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cintas's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Cintas's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Cintas 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Cintas’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Cintas reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 533,136 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,816 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 60.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Cintas's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cintas's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Cintas reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 60.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.46 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Cintas rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Cintas ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Cintas among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Cintas's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Cintas reported a total carbon footprint of 1,869,693 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.51% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Cintas's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 65.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 28.51%. a