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Certara Inc
Certara's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Certara 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).
Certara 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Certara's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCertara amounted to957.15metric 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 Certaradecreased by 18.87%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Certara's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Certara's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Certara were 160.67 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Certara reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Certara's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 63.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Certara's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 55.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Certara's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Certara reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 766.34 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 796.48 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Certara reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Certara's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Certara's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Certara's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Certara's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Certara use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Certara reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Certara's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Certara's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Certara reported 6,145.99 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 Certara includes a breakdown across 9of 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
Certara's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Certara's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Certara reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,145.99 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 99.72%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.28%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Certara reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Certara's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 26.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Certara's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Certara disclose?
In 2024, Certara 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 Certara's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Certara's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,737.95 tCOâ‚‚e(60.82%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 1,513.95 tCOâ‚‚e(24.63%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 405.85 tCOâ‚‚e(6.6%)
Certara's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Certara’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Certara reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 160.67 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 385 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.42 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Certara's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Certara's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Certara reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.42 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.4, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Certara rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Certara ranked 7 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Certara is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Certara's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Certara reported a total carbon footprint of 7,103.14 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.6% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Certara's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.21%.a