A new milestone in our journey to net zero

We are proud to share a major commitment on our journey to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Our near term science based emissions reduction targets have now been officially approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This global body champions ambitious climate action in line with the Paris Agreement, and our targets are aligned with its most ambitious 1.5°C pathway.

This means we have committed to reducing our absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent by 2030 from a 2023 base year. We have also pledged to measure and reduce our scope 3 emissions across our full value chain.

Our ambition does not stop there. By 2040 we plan to reach net zero across scopes 1, 2 and 3, cutting total emissions by 90 percent. This goes beyond aspiration. It is a clear, measurable commitment to change.

What this means in practical terms

For JR&Co, this commitment is not abstract. It means switching our entire fleet to electric vehicles, reducing electric consumption, continuing to run our head office on 100 percent renewable energy, making every site we operate as paper-free as possible, choosing suppliers with strong sustainability credentials and working closely with clients to reduce the environmental impact of their cleaning services. It also means looking at every stage of our operations, from how equipment is sourced and maintained to how waste is managed, and making better choices that add up to real carbon savings.

As Vânia Borges, our Quality Sustainability and Environment Manager, explains: “Our science-based targets represent a clear commitment to measurable, time-bound climate action, with every step monitored and shared openly as we progress toward a more sustainable future.” That is exactly what this approval represents: transparency, accountability and an acceleration of our progress towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We also want to thank Vânia and Lauren, our Business Support Services Director, for their dedication in bringing this achievement to life. Their work ensures that sustainability at JR&Co is more than a statement. It is embedded in how we operate every day.

Undivided attention to our people, our clients and our planet is what sets JR&Co apart. This milestone is one more step in that journey, and we are committed to many more.