- Geopolitical, social, and economic uncertainty
- Client attraction and retention
- Associate attraction and retention
- Employee attraction and retention
- Information technology
- Changes in regulatory, legal, and political environment
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Disruptive technologies
- Data protection and cyber security
- Sustainability-related factors
Adecco Group AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Adecco Group AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 820.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 37.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 768.4K 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
820.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
43%
of total energy
📊 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). | 37.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 768.4K 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 | 820.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2015 | 770.7K tCO2e (extrapolated) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Overall emissions reduction of 2%
- 26% year-on-year reduction in emissions from purchased electricity
- 65% reduction in Scope 2 emissions since 2018
- Italian and German operations running on primarily renewable electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 (with 2019 as baseline)
📅 Medium-term
- Using 100% renewable electrical energy in our operations by 2030
- Transitioning 100% of our car fleet to low emission or energy efficient alternatives by 2030
- Reducing emissions from business travel by at least 50% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
InclusionWellbeingFair and equal wagesRespect for human rightsThird-party risk managementCarbon emissions reductionsNon-financial data collection and measurement