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Alight Inc
Alight's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Alight completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Alight has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Alight's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAlight amounted to18,134metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alightdecreased by 22.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Alight's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alight's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alight were 2,862 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Alight reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Alight's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 36.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Alight's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 27.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Alight's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Alight reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 16,674 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 15,272 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Alight reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Alight's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 43.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Alight's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 21.72% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Alight use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Alight reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Alight's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Alight's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Alight reported 93,471 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Alight includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Alight's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Alight's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Alight reported total Scope 3 emissions of 93,471 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 99.76%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.24%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Alight's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Alight disclose?
In 2024, Alight reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Alight's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Alight's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 81,221 tCOâ‚‚e(86.89%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 4,032 tCOâ‚‚e(4.31%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 3,384 tCOâ‚‚e(3.62%)
Alight's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Alight’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Alight reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,862 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,332 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.23 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Alight's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Alight's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Alight reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.23 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.26, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Alight rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Alight ranked 22 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Alight among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Alight's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Alight reported a total carbon footprint of 111,605 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.53% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Alight's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.68%.a