Blackbaud Inc
Blackbaud's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 7 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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 Blackbaud's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Blackbaud amounted to 663 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Blackbaud decreased by 45.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Blackbaud's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Blackbaud's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Blackbaud were 52 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2021), Blackbaud's Scope 1 emissions increased by 300%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Blackbaud's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Blackbaud reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 611 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Blackbaud reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Blackbaud's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 90.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Blackbaud's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 49.55% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Blackbaud use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Blackbaud reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
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 2023, Blackbaud reported 17,370 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 2023 disclosure of Blackbaud includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Blackbaud's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Blackbaud reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,370 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Compared to the previous year (2021), Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions increased by 542.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Blackbaud disclose?
In 2023, Blackbaud reported emissions for 7 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 Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Blackbaud's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 15,728 tCOâ‚‚e (90.55%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 1,028 tCOâ‚‚e (5.92%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 357 tCOâ‚‚e (2.06%)
Blackbaud's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Blackbaud's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Blackbaud reported a total carbon footprint of 18,033 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 359.32% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Blackbaud's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.39%.