G4S UK and Ireland Region has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the international Paris Agreement goals and UK government targets.
Carbon Emissions
Our carbon emissions
G4S UK and Ireland Region has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the international Paris Agreement goals and UK government targets.
In addition, G4S has set science-based targets to achieve near-term emissions reductions across its value chain for its consolidated UK and Ireland operations.
By 2030, G4S UK and Ireland aims to reduce its consolidated absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 42% and Scope 3* from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 25%, from a 2020 baseline.
By 2050 or sooner, G4S UK and Ireland will meet all net-zero global targets.
(*Purchased goods and services and capital goods represent approximately 80% of baseline Scope 3 GHG emissions).
Progress Toward Near-Term Targets
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t/CO2e market based |
2020 Baseline |
2025 |
2030 Target |
Total scope 3 emissions for UK and Ireland: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operational emissions: Scopes 1 and 2 (market-based) |
22,168 | 21,541 | 30,457 | 2025: 138,424 t/CO2e |
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Supply chain emissions: Scope 3 (categories 1 and 2) |
119,395 | 129,491 | 132,802 | (2020: 140,800 t/CO2e) |
Notes:
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Categories 1 and 2 emissions formed approximately 75% of UK and Ireland Scope 3 emissions during 2025
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Decreases in categories 1 and 2 emissions are impacted by reduction in supply chain spend during the period, reclassification of category spend, and efforts to embed sustainability into the supply chain
> We have continued to identify opportunities to decarbonize our fleet. The UK and Ireland fleet now consists of 869 low-emission vehicles, including 218 electric vehicles.
> We partner with industry experts, such as Ford and Shell to trial specialist electric vehicles, develop robust vehicle charging strategies, and identify lower-carbon wet fuels.
> We are collaborating with partners to identify opportunities to source more environmentally friendly uniforms, focusing on durability and recyclability.
> We have continued to make improvements to the data management of value chain GHG emissions.
Methodology
We use Green House Gas Protocol methodology to undertake an annual measurement of our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions – including vehicle fleet, fuel, refrigerants, and electricity usage for G4S occupied businesses over which we have operational control. We also calculate the material scope 3 emissions of our businesses in the UK and Ireland..
GHG Disclosures: FY2025
|
Scope 1 |
19,453 |
|
Scope 2 (Location) |
1,487 |
|
Scope 2 (Market) |
13 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.1 - Purchased Goods & Services) |
97,524 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.2 - Capital Goods) |
851 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.3 - Fuel & Energy Related Activity) |
17,270 |
|
Scope 3 (Cat.4 - Upstream Transport) |
657 |
|
Scope 3 (Cat.5 - Waste Generated in Operations) |
1,930 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.6 - Business Travel) |
3,375 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.7 - Employee Commuting) |
3,340 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.8 - Upstream Leased Assets) |
4,434 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.9 - Downstream Transport) |
0 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.10 - Processing of Sold Products) |
0 |
|
Scope 3 (Cat.11 - Use of Sold Products) |
3,017 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.12 - End of Life of Sold Products) |
262 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.13 - Downstream Leased Assets) |
53 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.14 - Franchises) |
0 |
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Scope 3 (Cat.15 - Investments) |
0 |
We use Green House Gas protocol methodology to undertake a measurement of our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions – vehicle fleet, fuel, refrigerants, and electricity usage for G4S occupied businesses over which we have operational control on an annual basis. We also calculate the material scope 3 emissions of our businesses in the UK.
Reducing energy in our UK business
The G4S UK fleet utilises satellite tracking to enable real-time monitoring and feedback on driver behaviour, reducing traffic accidents and increasing fuel efficiency.
Carbon and energy management
Carbon and Energy Solutions provide specialist energy saving solutions, environmental and energy compliance and live monitoring of consumption across the business through our Energy Bureau.
Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
Our Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement describes the actions we have taken to help prevent modern slavery.
G4S Sustainability Report
Our approach to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is now firmly embedded in our business processes, from employee recruitment and supplier management to bidding and contract delivery.
