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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. a b
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. a b
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 chain a
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 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