Confluent Inc

Common Name
Confluent
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
Employees
3,060
Ticker
CFLT
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Confluent Inc. is a technology company that specializes in streaming data platforms and is a pioneer in the use of Apache Kafka. Its primary function is to enable businesses to process and analyze rea...

Confluent's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Confluent 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).

Confluent has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Insights into Confluent's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Confluent amounted to 538 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Confluent increased by 55.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Confluent's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Confluent's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Confluent were 77 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Confluent reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Confluent's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 126.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Confluent's Scope 1 emissions increased by 126.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Confluent's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Confluent reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 461 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

Has Confluent reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Confluent's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have increased by 31.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Confluent's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 47.76% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy

What methodology does Confluent use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Confluent reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Confluent's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Confluent's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Confluent reported 41,829 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 Confluent includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain

Confluent's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e+90%+41%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Confluent's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Confluent reported total Scope 3 emissions of 41,829 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.

Has Confluent reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Confluent's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 168.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Confluent's Scope 3 emissions increased by 41.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Confluent disclose?

In 2023, Confluent reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Confluent's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Confluent's Scope 3 emissions were:

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,284 tCOâ‚‚e (87.09%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,584.387 tCOâ‚‚e (12.31%)
  • Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 127.101 tCOâ‚‚e (0.61%)

Confluent's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(87.1%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(12.3%)

Insights into Confluent's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Confluent reported a total carbon footprint of 42,367 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 41.53% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Confluent's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.09%.