- Challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing requirements of stakeholders in relation to climate matters.
- Non-compliance with current and emerging regulatory landscape, potentially leading to fines and reputational damage.
- Potential impact of extreme weather events on people, infrastructure and our ability to serve customers.
- Challenges presented by rising fuel costs and the opportunities presented by availability of alternative energy sources.
Allied Universal
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Allied Universal disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 293.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 205.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 47.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 12.2K 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
293.6K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
15%
of total energy
Energy Use
133.9M 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). | 205.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 47.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 12.2K 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 | 293.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 332.6K tCO2e/year (market based) |
| 2021 | 316.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 273.0K t/CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 3.8% annual reduction in carbon intensity
- 5.8% reduction in carbon emissions since 2022
- Maintained a CDP climate change score of ‘C’
- Around 16.5% of our European fleet is made up of low- emission vehicles, of which 8% are electric vehicles; and in the UK and Ireland, our addressable fleet incorporates 57% low-emission vehicles, including 11% electric vehicles.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 3.5% reduction in carbon intensity (t/Co2e per $m revenue)
📅 Medium-term
- By 2030, G4S UK and Ireland will reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 42% and scope 3 from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 25%.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Employee safety and well-beingAnti-bribery and corruptionHuman rights and duty of careGovernance, compliance and industry standardsCulture, values and behavior