Aspen Technology Inc
Aspen Technology's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Aspen Technology 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).
Aspen Technology has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Aspen Technology's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aspen Technology amounted to 2,924 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Aspen Technology increased by 2.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Aspen Technology's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aspen Technology's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Aspen Technology were 145 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Aspen Technology reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Aspen Technology's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aspen Technology's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 39.58%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Aspen Technology's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Aspen Technology reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,824 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 2,779 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Aspen Technology reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Aspen Technology's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 18.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aspen Technology's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Aspen Technology 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Aspen Technology use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Aspen Technology reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Aspen Technology's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Aspen Technology's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Aspen Technology reported 81,208 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Aspen Technology includes a breakdown across 6 of 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.
Aspen Technology's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Aspen Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Aspen Technology reported total Scope 3 emissions of 81,208 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 19.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Aspen Technology reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Aspen Technology's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 306.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Aspen Technology's Scope 3 emissions increased by 219.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Aspen Technology disclose?
In 2024, Aspen Technology reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Aspen Technology's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Aspen Technology's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 56,116 tCOâ‚‚e (80.45%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,502 tCOâ‚‚e (10.76%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,375 tCOâ‚‚e (6.27%)
Aspen Technology's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Aspen Technology's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Aspen Technology reported a total carbon footprint of 84,132 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 197.93% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Aspen Technology's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.3%.