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DocuSign Inc

Common Name
DocuSign
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
6,838
Ticker
DOCU
Exchange
Nasdaq
Description
DocuSign Inc. is a technology company that provides cloud-based agreement and electronic signature solutions for businesses and individuals worldwide. Its core platform enables users to prepare, send,...

DocuSign's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, DocuSign 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).

DocuSign has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2025
Total Scope 1
449a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
3.1a
Location-Based
8,545a
Total Scope 3
188,247a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.1395a
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a. DocuSign's Impact Report 2025

Insights into DocuSign's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DocuSign amounted to 8,994 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

DocuSign's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20250150300450600tCO2e
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DocuSign's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of DocuSign were 449 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

What are DocuSign's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, DocuSign reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3.1 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,545 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

What methodology does DocuSign use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, DocuSign reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

DocuSign's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202502.5 k5 k7.5 k10 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into DocuSign's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, DocuSign reported 188,247 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 2025 disclosure of DocuSign includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

DocuSign's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2025050 k100 k150 k200 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are DocuSign's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, DocuSign reported total Scope 3 emissions of 188,247 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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DocuSign disclose?

In 2025, DocuSign reported emissions for 7 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 DocuSign's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to DocuSign's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 155,206 tCO₂e (82.45%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 16,957 tCO₂e (9.01%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 7,610 tCO₂e (4.04%)

DocuSign's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(4.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(82.4%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(9.0%)

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

In 2025, DocuSign reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 449 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,219 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

DocuSign's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

102002,00020,000200,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AdobeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,508Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MAutomatic Data ProcessingYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,703 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,178Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MCadence Design SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,641Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MServiceNowYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,982Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MSalesforceYear: 2025Scope 1: 6,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,522Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MUber TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,216 tCO2eRevenue: $M 43,899Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MLyftYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,451 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,786Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MSmartsheetYear: 2024Scope 1: 90 tCO2eRevenue: $M 958Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MBentley SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,604 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,353Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MGuidewire SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 26 tCO2eRevenue: $M 981Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MAlightYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,332Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MDiebold NixdorfYear: 2024Scope 1: 69,155 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,751Scope 1 Intensity: 18.44 tCO2e/$MPegasystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 61 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,499Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MPtcYear: 2024Scope 1: 963 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,298Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MZoom CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 59 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,683Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MPaychexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,572Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MDatadogYear: 2023Scope 1: 529 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,129Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MPaylocity HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 79 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,596Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MPaycom SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,883Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MDayforceYear: 2024Scope 1: 230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MDynatraceYear: 2024Scope 1: 294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,431Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MTyler TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,226 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,138Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MUnity SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 493 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,813Scope 1 Intensity: 0.27 tCO2e/$MDocuSignYear: 2025Scope 1: 449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,219Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, DocuSign reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2025, DocuSign ranked 8 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into DocuSign's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, DocuSign reported a total carbon footprint of 197,241 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.a

The largest contributor to DocuSign's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.44% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.33%.a

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