Clarkson PLC
Clarkson's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Clarkson 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).
However, Clarkson has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clarkson's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clarkson amounted to 2,423.9 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clarkson increased by 6.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Clarkson's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clarkson's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clarkson were 1,014 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Clarkson reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clarkson's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clarkson's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clarkson's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Clarkson's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Clarkson reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,425.6 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,409.9 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Clarkson reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clarkson's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clarkson's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 11.4% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Clarkson use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Clarkson reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Clarkson's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Clarkson's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Clarkson reported 6,315.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of Clarkson includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Clarkson's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Clarkson's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Clarkson reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,315.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Clarkson reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Clarkson's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2022), Clarkson's Scope 3 emissions increased by 71.33%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
Insights into Clarkson’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Clarkson reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,014 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 814 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.25 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Clarkson's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Clarkson's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Clarkson reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.48, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Clarkson rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Clarkson ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Clarkson among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Clarkson's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Clarkson reported a total carbon footprint of 8,739.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 46.73% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Clarkson's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.13%.a