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Kelly Services Inc
Kelly Services's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Kelly Services 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).
Kelly Services has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Kelly Services's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofKelly Services amounted to3,897.91metric 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 Kelly Servicesdecreased by 22.16%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Kelly Services's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kelly Services's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kelly Services were 1,259.99 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Kelly Services reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kelly Services's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 63.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Kelly Services's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Kelly Services's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Kelly Services reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,509.26 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 2,637.92 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Kelly Services reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kelly Services's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 47.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Kelly Services's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 29.17% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Kelly Services use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Kelly Services reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Kelly Services's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kelly Services's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Kelly Services reported 22,574.9 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 Kelly Services includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 5 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Kelly Services's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kelly Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Kelly Services reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,574.9 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 Kelly Services reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Kelly Services's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 721.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Kelly Services's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kelly Services's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kelly Services disclose?
In 2024, Kelly Services reported emissions for 8 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 Kelly Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Kelly Services's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,035.37 tCOâ‚‚e(44.45%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 5,159.48 tCOâ‚‚e(22.85%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,863.09 tCOâ‚‚e(21.54%)
Kelly Services's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kelly Services’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Kelly Services reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,259.99 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,331 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.29 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Kelly Services's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Kelly Services's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Kelly Services reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.29 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.32, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Kelly Services rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Kelly Services ranked 2 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 Kelly Services among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Kelly Services's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Kelly Services reported a total carbon footprint of 26,472.81 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.85% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Kelly Services's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.96%.a