- Achieving best efforts and desired outcomes across all areas of human rights, environmental, social, and governance activities.
- Meeting diversity targets for federal contracts.
The GEO Group, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The GEO Group, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 146.5K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 51.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 92.5K tCO2e (market-based). 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
146.5K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
2%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.1B gallons
2023
Waste
1.8K metric tons
2023
Energy Use
1.7M GJ
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). | 51.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 92.5K tCO2e (market-based) |
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 | 146.5K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based) |
| 2022 | 44.2K tCO2e |
| 2021 | 44.8K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 187.7K tCO2e |
| 2019 | 68.5K MtCO2e (Scope 1) and 166886 MtCO2e (Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed $13 million in energy improvement projects (out of a planned $25 million) based on Iconergy Investment Grade Audits, focusing on lighting, water, laundry, and HVAC systems.
- Achieved 2% renewable energy usage.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Update Global Human Rights Policy based on 2022 Human Rights Due Diligence Assessment.
- Update employee and contractor human rights training programs.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a minimum of 15% in energy and utility savings through energy improvement projects.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Human RightsEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance