- Cyber incident in March 2023 affecting some client services
- Disappointing free cash flow performance
- High cost base
- Revenue growth lagging behind peers
- Withdrawal from UK's real living wage
Capita plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Capita plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 40.5K tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 12.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 21.4K tCO2e (location-based) 3553 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 6.8K tCO2e (business travel and waste). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
40.5K tCO2e (location-based)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 12.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.4K tCO2e (location-based) 3553 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.8K tCO2e (business travel and waste) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 37% reduction in location-based CO2 emissions per headcount from 2019 baseline
- 58% reduction in market-based Scope 3 emissions (business travel only) from 2019 baseline
- Achieved Silver EcoVadis medal (92nd percentile)
- CDP 'A' List for climate change performance
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (business travel) by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year
- 50% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Operational net zero by 2030
- Operational and business travel net zero by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Full net zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceWellbeingCommunity InvestmentSupply Chain Sustainability