Service Corporation International
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:149,626 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:110,537 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:39,089 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:20%
Total Energy Consumption:115,898 MWh/year
Water Consumption:12.02 billion cubic meters/year
Waste Generated:2,612 tons/year (recycled)
ESG Focus Areas
- Social Impact
- Associate Engagement
- Community Involvement
- Environmental Impact
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Continued conversion of electricity contracts to renewable sources since 2019.
- Replacing older cremation units with newer, efficient models and installation of a water cremation unit.
- Recycling 2,612 tons of waste for recycling purposes.
Social Achievements
- Implementation of a new vacation rollover policy allowing full-time associates to carry over up to three days of unused vacation time.
- Introduction of Inclusive Leader Training in Dignity University.
- Awarded the Houston Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Award for a Large Corporation.
- Over $5 million in charitable giving in 2023.
Governance Achievements
- Enhanced cybersecurity disclosures.
- Board of Directors field visit.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Understanding and reducing environmental impact, particularly greenhouse gas emissions.
- Improving data collection processes for more refined reporting.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued efforts to measure and understand utility usage and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as water usage.
- Implementation of a utility usage reporting system to capture consumption across locations.
- Initiated water reduction pilots through implementation of new irrigation systems.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biodegradable products
- Green burial services
- Water cremation
Awards & Recognition
- Houston Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Award