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Blackbaud Inc
Blackbaud's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Blackbaud 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).
Blackbaud has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Blackbaud's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBlackbaud amounted to624metric 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 Blackbauddecreased by 5.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Blackbaud's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Blackbaud's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Blackbaud were 52 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Blackbaud's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Blackbaud's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab
What are Blackbaud's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Blackbaud reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 572 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Blackbaud reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Blackbaud's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 90.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Blackbaud's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Blackbaud's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Blackbaud use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Blackbaud reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Blackbaud's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Blackbaud's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Blackbaud reported 18,325 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 Blackbaud includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Blackbaud's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Blackbaud reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,325 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Blackbaud's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Blackbaud disclose?
In 2024, Blackbaud reported emissions for 8 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 Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 15,132 tCOâ‚‚e(82.58%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,586 tCOâ‚‚e(8.65%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 953 tCOâ‚‚e(5.2%)
Blackbaud's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Blackbaud’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Blackbaud reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,156 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Blackbaud's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Blackbaud's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Blackbaud reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.05 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Blackbaud rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Blackbaud ranked 4 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 Blackbaud among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Blackbaud's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Blackbaud reported a total carbon footprint of 18,949 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.08% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Blackbaud's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.02%.a