Serco Group PLC
Serco Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Serco 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).
Serco Group 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  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 Serco Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Serco Group amounted to 30,676 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 Serco Group decreased by 15.26%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Serco Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Serco Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Serco Group were 24,033 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Serco Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Serco Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 86.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Serco Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Serco Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Serco Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,993 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 6,643 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Serco Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Serco Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 92.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Serco Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 31.05% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Serco Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Serco Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Serco Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Serco Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Serco Group reported 1,761,919 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 Serco Group includes a breakdown across 8 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
Serco Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Serco Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Serco Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,761,919 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 Serco Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Serco Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 736.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Serco Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Serco Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Serco Group disclose?
In 2023, Serco Group 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 Serco Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Serco Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 811,696 tCO₂e (46.07%)
- Other/Unspecified Sources: 660,322 tCO₂e (37.48%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 200,461 tCO₂e (11.38%)
Serco Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Serco Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Serco Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,033 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,206 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Serco Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Serco Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Serco Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.8 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Serco Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Serco Group ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Serco Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Serco Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Serco Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,792,595 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.04% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Serco Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.29% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.34%. a