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FirstGroup PLC
FirstGroup's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, FirstGroup 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).
FirstGroup has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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 |
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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.  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 FirstGroup's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofFirstGroup amounted to704,655metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of FirstGroupincreased by 1.36%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
FirstGroup's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are FirstGroup's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of FirstGroup were 466,147 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has FirstGroup reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, FirstGroup's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), FirstGroup's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are FirstGroup's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, FirstGroup reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 238,508 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has FirstGroup reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, FirstGroup's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 21.45%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), FirstGroup's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 10.16% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does FirstGroup use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, FirstGroup reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
FirstGroup's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into FirstGroup's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, FirstGroup reported 218,066 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of FirstGroup includes a breakdown across 1of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
FirstGroup's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are FirstGroup's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, FirstGroup reported total Scope 3 emissions of 218,066 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has FirstGroup reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, FirstGroup's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that FirstGroup's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), FirstGroup's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that FirstGroup's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does FirstGroup disclose?
In 2025, FirstGroup reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of FirstGroup's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to FirstGroup's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 208,186 tCOâ‚‚e(100%)
FirstGroup's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into FirstGroup’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, FirstGroup reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 466,147 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 6,021 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 77.42 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
FirstGroup's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does FirstGroup's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, FirstGroup reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 77.42 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.88, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does FirstGroup rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, FirstGroup ranked 25 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places FirstGroup among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into FirstGroup's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, FirstGroup reported a total carbon footprint of 922,721 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.33% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to FirstGroup's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 50.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 25.85%.a