- Data accuracy challenges in sustainability reporting
- Higher costs associated with decarbonisation efforts (HVO fuel, renewable electricity)
- Engaging suppliers on responsibly sourced products
- Irregularities and inconsistencies in waste data collection
Johnson Service Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Johnson Service Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 116.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 89.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 17.5K 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
116.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
2023
Water Usage
2.3M m3/year
2023
Energy Use
510.5M kWh/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). | 89.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 17.5K 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 | 116.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2022 | 94.5K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 72.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 7% reduction in carbon intensity compared to 2022
- 6% reduction in water intensity compared to 2022
- Reported full Scope 3 emissions baseline for the first time
- 56% of cotton purchases were Better Cotton Sourced
- Recycling of end-of-life textiles from Hotel Linen and Workwear
- Transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at RoI sites and nearly 70% at Corsham site
- Improved energy efficiency of boiler systems at several sites
- Trials of HVO fuel and electric vehicles at multiple sites
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions intensity
- Reduce water consumption intensity
- Reduce single-use plastics purchased
- Embedding sustainability into job roles
- Develop ED&I action plans
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions intensity by 40%
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 25%
- Reduce waste to landfill by 75%
- Eliminate single-use plastics
- Increase percentage of sustainable content in products
🔭 Long-term
- Fully sustainable core products as preferred offerings
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipWaste ManagementDiversity & InclusionEthical SourcingCommunity Engagement