The Brink's Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Brink's Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 310.2K MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 272.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 37.7K tCO2e. 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
310.2K MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
0.32% (Renewable Fuel)
of total energy
Energy Use
4.3M 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). | 272.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 37.7K tCO2e |
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 | 310.2K MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 296.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased diesel consumption by 6% in 2023 despite adding nine locations to the emissions scope. Total air emissions decreased by approximately 2%. Excluding the 9 new locations, total fuel consumption decreased by approximately 9 percent and total air emissions decreased by 16 percent.
- Increased purchased renewable energy by 90% and generated renewable energy by 59%
- Growth of AMS and DRS is reducing stops at customer locations, miles driven, and fuel consumed.
- Nine locations use route optimization software
- Eight locations have trialled fully electric vehicles
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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