G4S businesses in the UK have committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Carbon Emissions
our carbon Emissions
In 2021, G4S UK announced its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, and partnered with Corporate Citizenship (a global consulting firm, specializing in responsible and sustainable business) to develop a full road map and Science Based Targets to cover the businesses Scope 1 and 2 emissions and the relevant Scope 3 emissions.
By 2030, G4S UK will:
2020 Baseline:
► Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by at least 42%
► Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25%*
(*) Categories: Purchased Goods & Services and Capital Goods – Represent 87% of Scope 3 emissions
By 2050, or sooner, G4S UK will meet all net-zero global targets.
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| Total GHG emissions t/CO2e | 316,857 | 320,795 | 437,357 |
| UK GHG emissions | 25,455 | 26,875 | 42,238 |
| Vehicles (inc refrigerant) | 18,135 | 20,082 | 29,418 |
| Total Buildings (inc refrigerant) | 7,150 | 6,403 | 12,098 |
| - Inc electricity emissions of | 4,208 | 4,440 | 7,788 |
| - Electricity (Market based) | 622 | 6,614 | 11,608 |
| Air Travel | 170 | 391 | 722 |
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. In addition we also measure Scope 3 emissions from employee business air travel.
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.
Read more
G4S Sustainability Reports
Our approach to corporate social responsibility is now firmly embedded in our business processes, from employee recruitment and supplier management to bidding and contract delivery.
