Energy reduction

Decarbonisation

We continue to source and implement new technologies that will help reduce our direct carbon emissions. Operating around the globe in many complex and logistically challenging environments, our fleet comprises around 18,500 vehicles of many different sizes and specifications, from small and medium sized patrol cars to buses and armored vehicles.

In 2024, our vehicle fleet is now responsible for almost 75% of our operational GHG emissions (scopes 1 and 2), and continues to be a focus for decarbonization efforts. In certain markets, where infrastructure, cost, and technology permits, we continue to assess the use of electric and alternative fuel vehicles in corporate car fleets and specific operational contexts.

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.

 

Our Buildings

Allied Universal occupies a wide range of buildings globally, almost entirely leased and covering nearly 10 million square feet.

Our managed facilities include corporate offices, technology centers, cash processing facilities, employee accommodation, and vehicle depots. Around 25% of our operational emissions are generated by energy and fuel usage at our managed buildings, and we are continuing to explore opportunities to reduce energy, consumption and adopt renewable energy sources.

Since mid-2020, all businesses in the UK, which represents around 12% of our global electricity consumption, have procured electricity from certified renewable sources,saving approximately 3000 t/CO2e per year.

Supporting our customer objectives

As well as striving for a more sustainable business, by embedding carbon reduction strategies into our business, we are supporting our customers’ ambitions for a low carbon supply chain. By utilizing renewable energy sources in our operational delivery, embracing new technologies such as A.I. analytics or drone surveillance, or integrating the latest business intelligence applications into our service design, we are reducing vehicle use. With more and more of our security officers being technology enabled, they can capture and provide data directly back to customers thus demonstrating our efforts in this space.

In addition, we participate in leading climate reporting initiatives, such as the CDP Climate Change and Supply Chain Surveys, providing information to our customers. We are proud of our strong heritage of engaging with our clients to ensure their business continuity and the safety and security of their personnel and infrastructure in the even of extreme weather and other challenging geopolitical circumstances.