Compass Group PLC
Compass Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Compass Group 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, Compass Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Compass Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Compass Group amounted to 212,288 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Compass Group increased by 14.32%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Compass Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Compass Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Compass Group were 156,924 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Compass Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Compass Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 47.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Compass Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.34%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Compass Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Compass Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 51,271 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 55,364 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Compass Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Compass Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 39.45%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), Compass Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 20.35% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Compass Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Compass Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Compass Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Compass Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Compass Group reported 11,965,107 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 2024 disclosure of Compass Group includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Compass Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Compass Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Compass Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,965,107 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Compass Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Compass Group's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Compass Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a d
Insights into Compass Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Compass Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 156,924 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 41,471 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.78 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Compass Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Compass Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Compass Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.78 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.91, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Compass Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Compass Group ranked 9 out of 16 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Compass Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Compass Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Compass Group reported a total carbon footprint of 12,177,395 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6,457.95% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Compass Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.29%. a