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Hays PLC
Hays's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Hays 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).
Hays has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| 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.  | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Hays's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHays amounted to10,659metric 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 Haysincreased by 3.14%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Hays's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hays's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hays were 5,414 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Hays reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hays's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Hays's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Hays's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hays's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Hays's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Hays reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,804 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 5,245 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Hays reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hays's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 30.46%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Hays's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hays's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Hays use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Hays reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Hays's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Hays's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Hays reported 47,877 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 2024 disclosure of Hays includes a breakdown across 6of 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
Hays's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Hays's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Hays reported total Scope 3 emissions of 47,877 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 Hays reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Hays's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Hays's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Hays's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hays's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hays disclose?
In 2024, Hays reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Hays's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Hays's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 26,826 tCOâ‚‚e(56.03%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 10,137 tCOâ‚‚e(21.17%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,154 tCOâ‚‚e(10.77%)
Hays's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Hays’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Hays reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,414 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,788 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.62 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Hays's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Hays's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Hays reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.62 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.9, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Hays rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Hays ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Hays among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Hays's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Hays reported a total carbon footprint of 58,536 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.21% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Hays's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.25%.a