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Dayforce Inc

Common Name
Dayforce
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
9,600
Ticker
DAY
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Dayforce Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive human capital management (HCM) solutions, operating within the software and technology sector. The company primarily develops and markets the Dayfo...

Dayforce's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Dayforce 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).

Dayforce has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Dayforce’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Dayforce's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Dayforce's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Dayforce's ESG Report 2024
b. Dayforce's ESG Report 2024

Insights into Dayforce's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDayforce amounted to1,736metric 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 Dayforcedecreased by 62.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Dayforce's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403507001.05 k1.4 ktCO2e-41%-28%-35%-22%-13%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dayforce's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dayforce were 230 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Dayforce reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dayforce's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 81.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Dayforce's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Dayforce's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Dayforce reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,506 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Dayforce reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dayforce's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 87.58%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Dayforce's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 65.25% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Dayforce use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Dayforce reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Dayforce's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Dayforce's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Dayforce reported 50,623 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 Dayforce includes a breakdown across 8of 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

Dayforce's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-36%-17%+37%+30%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Dayforce's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Dayforce reported total Scope 3 emissions of 50,623 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 96.55%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.45%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Dayforce reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Dayforce's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 14.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Dayforce's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Dayforce's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dayforce disclose?

In 2024, Dayforce reported emissions for 8 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 Dayforce's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Dayforce's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 33,167 tCOâ‚‚e(65.52%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,454 tCOâ‚‚e(16.7%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 5,380 tCOâ‚‚e(10.63%)

Dayforce's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(16.7%)Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(10.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(65.5%)

Insights into Dayforce’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Dayforce reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 230 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 1,760 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.13 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Dayforce's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.555050010,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BSCommvault SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 996Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MWorkivaYear: 2024Scope 1: 209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 739Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MPaylocity HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 79 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,596Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MPegasystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 61 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,499Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MServiceNowYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,982Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MGuidewire SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 26 tCO2eRevenue: $M 981Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSmartsheetYear: 2024Scope 1: 90 tCO2eRevenue: $M 958Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MBlackbaudYear: 2024Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MAlightYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,332Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MPaycom SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,883Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MBBBlackLineYear: 2023Scope 1: 17 tCO2eRevenue: $M 590Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSSSPS CommerceYear: 2023Scope 1: 160 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MPaychexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,572Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MCadence Design SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,641Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MLife360Year: 2021Scope 1: 0 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MBrazeYear: 2024Scope 1: 216 tCO2eRevenue: $M 593Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MnCinoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,749 tCO2eRevenue: $M 541Scope 1 Intensity: 5.08 tCO2e/$MBentley SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,604 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,353Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MIntuitYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,288Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MPTCYear: 2024Scope 1: 963 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,298Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MDayforceYear: 2024Scope 1: 230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$M

How does Dayforce's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Dayforce reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.13 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.29, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Dayforce rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Dayforce ranked 8 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Dayforce is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Dayforce's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Dayforce reported a total carbon footprint of 52,359 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.9% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Dayforce's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.88%.a

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