Allied Universal®
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:332,637 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 1 Emissions:216,742 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 2 Emissions:55,518 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:8,857 tCO2e/year (Air travel)
Renewable Energy Share:17.4% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:1,005,490,602 KWh/year
Carbon Intensity:17.2 tCO2e per $m revenue in 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee safety and well-being
- Anti-bribery and corruption
- Human rights and duty of care
- Governance, compliance and industry standards
- Culture, values and behavior
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced global carbon intensity by 10.4%
- Over 15% of electricity consumption was generated by renewable sources in 2022
- Rolled out a fleet of hybrid-electric ambulances in the UK
Social Achievements
- Over 418,000 people participated in the global employee engagement survey, with an overall favorable score of 85%
- Launched a Global Human Rights Policy
- Launched a Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
- Over 6.5 million online training programs completed
Governance Achievements
- Announced guiding statements, supported by a global communications program
- Joined the UN Global Compact
- Refreshed a Global Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy
- EcoVadis partnership extended to 26 countries, with 56% of in-scope suppliers exceeding the supply chain ESG due-diligence minimum rating
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions globally by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Extend net-zero carbon strategy to global footprint
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce UK and Ireland Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 42% by 2030
- Reduce UK and Ireland Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods by 25% by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- 29 employee fatalities in 2022 (principally due to armed attacks)
- Restrictive labor markets
- High-carbon supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in safety standards, resources, and accountability
- Streamlining resourcing, adopting new technology, and reducing applicant wait times
- Implementing EcoVadis program to assess supplier sustainability performance
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 400 EcoVadis assessments undertaken in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- G4S Supplier Code of Conduct
- EcoVadis assessments
- Integrity Next platform
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Rising fuel costs
- Increasing stakeholder requirements related to climate matters
Opportunities
- Increasing availability of alternative energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CDP, UN Global Compact, TCFD, EcoVadis, International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers
Certifications: ASIS PSC1, ISO 18788
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5
- Goal 8
- Goal 13
- Goal 16
Allied Universal supports these goals through its employment practices, commitment to net-zero emissions, and contributions to safe and secure communities.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:293,551 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 1 Emissions:205,624 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:47,661 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:12,228 tCO2e/year (air travel)
Renewable Energy Share:15% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:133,890,881 Kwh/year
Carbon Intensity:16.0 tCO2e per $m revenue (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee safety and well-being
- Anti-bribery and corruption
- Human rights and duty of care
- Governance, compliance and industry standards
- Culture, values and behavior
Environmental Achievements
- 3.8% annual reduction in carbon intensity
- 5.8% reduction in carbon emissions since 2022
- 14% reduction in fuel consumption in the US (approx 300,000 gallons)
Social Achievements
- Trained more than 25,000 managers globally on I-Care Leadership skills
- Recognized by Newsweek magazine for commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Launched the ‘You Said… We Did’ employee communication program
- Increased the number of women in management group by 1.4%
- Over 26,000 employees promoted globally
- 34% increase in internal promotions year-over-year in North America
- 93% of admin employees satisfied with new onboarding program
- 37% increase in spend with diverse suppliers in US
- 22% increase in spend with diverse suppliers in UK
Governance Achievements
- Launched an integrated global Speak Out whistleblowing service
- Maintained a CDP climate change score of ‘C’
- Refreshed global ethics and compliance program
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Extend net-zero strategy to global footprint
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 42% and scope 3 by 25% (UK and Ireland)
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 3.5% reduction in carbon intensity (t/CO2e per $m revenue)
Environmental Challenges
- Challenges and opportunities presented by increasing stakeholder requirements related to climate matters
- Non-compliance with current and emerging regulatory landscape
- Potential impact of extreme weather events
- Challenges presented by rising fuel costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Business continuity plans prepared to address extreme weather impacts
- Exploring low carbon solutions for vehicles (electrification, charging strategies)
- Investing in low emission vehicles
- Sourcing and implementing new technologies to reduce carbon emissions
- Regular assessment of principal and emerging risks, including those relating to ESG matters
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Approximately 400 EcoVadis assessments completed (65% of in-scope suppliers)
Responsible Procurement
- G4S Supplier Code of Conduct
- EcoVadis and Integrity Next partnerships
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Rising fuel costs
Opportunities
- Availability of alternative energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CDP, EcoVadis, International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ICOCA (for some companies)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8
- SDG 16
Allied Universal supports the realization of core SDGs through its business model and practices.
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024
- Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024