Confluent Inc
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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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).a
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.ab
Confluent's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.ac
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.ab
What are Confluent's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Confluent reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 461 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
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.ac
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 energyab
What methodology does Confluent use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Confluent reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Confluent's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Confluent's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Confluent reported 41,829 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 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 chaina
Confluent's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
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.ac
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.ab
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.a
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:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,284 tCO₂e (87.09%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,584.387 tCO₂e (12.31%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 127.101 tCO₂e (0.61%)
Confluent's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Confluent’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Confluent reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 77 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 777 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Confluent's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Confluent's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Confluent reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.22, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Confluent rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Confluent ranked 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Confluent is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Confluent's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Confluent reported a total carbon footprint of 42,367 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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.ab
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%.a