Securitas Technology Launches Sustainability Initiative

Securitas Technology, a world leader and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, unveiled today its Sustainability Initiatives, a pioneering effort to promote environmentally sustainable solutions in the electronic security industry. This initiative will be launched at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 show, September 23-25, in Orlando, Florida.

As part of this initiative, Securitas Technology will now incorporate data on greenhouse gas emissions in all new sales proposals to clients and prospective clients in the United States and Canada. The information will be calculated based on the annual energy consumption of security devices or systems, expressed in CO2 equivalent. Research shows that approximately 70% of the lifetime emissions of electronic security equipment are attributed to power consumption.

“Achieving a more sustainable future requires collective action, and sustainability is increasingly at the forefront of our clients’ priorities,” said Tony Byerly, Global President and CEO, Securitas Technology. “We are proud to step out and lead the industry to be more environmentally responsible, alongside our committed technology partners who have provided essential data for this important initiative. By offering clients accurate data on the emissions from the power consumption of our solutions, we empower them to make informed choices that not only enhance security but also reduce the environmental impact.”

The emissions data for client proposals has been developed in collaboration with Securitas Technology’s strategic partners, representing many of the world’s leading manufacturers and innovators in the security industry.

“As the world’s second largest commercial electronic security company, we take our leadership role in seeing a different world seriously, and this is just the start of our journey,” declared Byerly.

In addition to providing emissions data, Securitas Technology is committed to expanding its remote services to help clients reduce or eliminate travel to sites and the associated emissions. The company aims to help clients minimize their environmental footprint through insights on occupancy patterns to optimize heating and lighting, transitioning clients to more efficient cloud-based systems, and building a more sustainable security ecosystem.

“Just as every client has unique security needs, they also have specific sustainability targets,” said John Tomin, Global Sustainability Officer, Securitas Technology. “By gaining a deep understanding of these challenges from the outset, we can work in partnership with clients to offer more sustainable security solutions that contribute positively to our shared sustainability goals.”

The Sustainability Initiative is structured to align with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global commitment made by Securitas AB, the corporate parent of Securitas Technology.

Securitas is the first global security solutions company to have its sustainability targets validated by SBTi, committing to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. This commitment is aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5-degree Celsius goal.

Securitas Technology measures and reports on its sustainability progress under the SBTi framework annually. The company is actively pursuing several actions to reduce its own emissions, including adoption of circular economy practices, and expanding remote service offerings, among many other considerations.

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