- Increased Scope 1 emissions due to fleet vehicle growth and improved data capture.
- Increased Scope 3 emissions due to inclusion of additional data (PPE, train travel, wastewater).
- Difficulty in fully calculating Scope 3 emissions due to data limitations.
Hercules Site Services PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Hercules Site Services PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 25.237 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 55.035 tCO2e/year. 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
1.6K tCO2e/year
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). | 1.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25.237 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 55.035 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions due to energy saving solutions at office locations.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve responsible procurement with sustainable approach and ethical sourcing standards (0-5 years).
📅 Medium-term
- Expand Scope 3 reporting boundary further to include employee commuting (5-10 years).
- Introduce additional EV charging points at Head Office and operating centres (5-10 years).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero across all operations (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change