Computershare Ltd
Computershare's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Computershare 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).
Computershare 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 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Computershare's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Computershare amounted to 16,552.85 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Computershare increased by 518.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Computershare's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Computershare's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Computershare were 3,344.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Computershare reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Computershare's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 45.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Computershare's Scope 1 emissions increased by 26.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Computershare's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Computershare reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 383.87 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,208.65 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does Computershare use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Computershare reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Computershare's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Computershare's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Computershare reported 70,041.59 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 2024 disclosure of Computershare includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Computershare's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Computershare's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Computershare reported total Scope 3 emissions of 70,041.59 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 97.97% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.03% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Computershare reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Computershare's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 23.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Computershare's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Computershare's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Computershare disclose?
In 2024, Computershare 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 Computershare's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Computershare's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 29,412.35 tCO₂e (41.99%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 13,519.41 tCO₂e (19.3%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 8,557.18 tCO₂e (12.22%)
Computershare's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Computershare’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Computershare reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,344.2 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,544 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.74 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Computershare's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Computershare's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Computershare reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.27, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Computershare rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Computershare ranked 18 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Computershare among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Computershare's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Computershare reported a total carbon footprint of 86,594.44 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.74% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Computershare's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.25%.a