Dun & Bradstreet Corp
Dun & Bradstreet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet 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).
Dun & Bradstreet 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Dun & Bradstreet's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dun & Bradstreet amounted to 3,119 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 Dun & Bradstreet decreased by 10.6%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dun & Bradstreet were 634.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Dun & Bradstreet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 87.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 1 emissions increased by 97.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,204.8 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,484.6 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Dun & Bradstreet reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 62.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 21.58% 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 Dun & Bradstreet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dun & Bradstreet's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet reported 268,877.4 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 Dun & Bradstreet includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 268,877.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 21.12% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 78.88% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dun & Bradstreet disclose?
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet 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 Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 210,852.1 tCO₂e (78.42%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 30,378.5 tCO₂e (11.3%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 17,741.4 tCO₂e (6.6%)
Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Dun & Bradstreet’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 634.4 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,381 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.27 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Dun & Bradstreet's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Dun & Bradstreet's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.27 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.17, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Dun & Bradstreet rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Dun & Bradstreet is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Dun & Bradstreet's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Dun & Bradstreet reported a total carbon footprint of 271,996.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7,696.27% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Dun & Bradstreet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.91%.a