Elastic NV
Elastic's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Elastic 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).
Elastic has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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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Insights into Elastic's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elastic amounted to 326 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 Elastic decreased by 14.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Elastic's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Elastic's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Elastic were 95 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Elastic reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Elastic's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Elastic's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.13%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Elastic's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Elastic reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 236 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 231 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Elastic reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Elastic's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 27.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Elastic's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.47% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Elastic use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Elastic reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Elastic's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Elastic's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Elastic reported 46,610 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 Elastic includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Elastic's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Elastic's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Elastic reported total Scope 3 emissions of 46,610 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.7% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.3% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Elastic reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Elastic's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 146.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Elastic's Scope 3 emissions increased by 47.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Elastic disclose?
In 2023, Elastic 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 Elastic's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Elastic's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 34,200 tCO₂e (73.37%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 8,340 tCO₂e (17.89%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,600 tCO₂e (5.58%)
Elastic's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Elastic’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Elastic reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 95 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,069 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Elastic's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Elastic's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Elastic reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.36 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Elastic rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Elastic ranked 6 out of 19 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Elastic is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Elastic's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Elastic reported a total carbon footprint of 46,936 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 46.88% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Elastic's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.49%. a