Alight Inc
Alight's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | 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. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Alight's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alight amounted to 23,450 metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alight decreased by 20.36%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alight were 3,941 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Alight reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Alight's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 87.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Alight's Scope 1 emissions increased by 22.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Alight's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Alight reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,600 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,509 tCO₂e 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 28.36%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Alight's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 25.61% in 2023, 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 2023, 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 2023, Alight reported 130,309 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Alight includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, 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 2023, Alight reported total Scope 3 emissions of 130,309 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 92.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Alight's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Alight disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Alight's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 93,519 tCO₂e (71.77%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 16,944 tCO₂e (13%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,208 tCO₂e (5.53%)
Alight's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Alight’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Alight reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,941 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,410 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.16 tCO₂e 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 2023, Alight reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.27 , 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 2023, Alight ranked 20 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, Alight reported a total carbon footprint of 153,759 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.39% decrease compared to 2022, 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 84.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.69%. a