Automatic Data Processing Inc
Automatic Data Processing's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Automatic Data Processing 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Automatic Data Processing has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Automatic Data Processing's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Automatic Data Processing amounted to 83,819 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 2019, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Automatic Data Processing decreased by 17.51%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Automatic Data Processing's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Automatic Data Processing's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Automatic Data Processing were 11,911 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Automatic Data Processing reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Automatic Data Processing's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2019), Automatic Data Processing's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.19%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Automatic Data Processing's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Automatic Data Processing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 71,260 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 71,908 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Automatic Data Processing reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Automatic Data Processing's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 25.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2019), Automatic Data Processing's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.86% in 2022, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Automatic Data Processing use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Automatic Data Processing reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Automatic Data Processing's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Automatic Data Processing’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2022, Automatic Data Processing reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,911 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,046 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Automatic Data Processing's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Automatic Data Processing's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2022, Automatic Data Processing reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.33 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Automatic Data Processing rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2022, Automatic Data Processing ranked 17 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Automatic Data Processing among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a