Equifax Inc
Equifax's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Equifax 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).
Equifax has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Equifax's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equifax amounted to 25,375 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equifax decreased by 10.73%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Equifax's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equifax's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Equifax were 1,172 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Equifax reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Equifax's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 38.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Equifax's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Equifax's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Equifax reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 24,203 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
What methodology does Equifax use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Equifax reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Equifax's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Equifax's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Equifax reported 223,978 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Equifax includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Equifax's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Equifax's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Equifax reported total Scope 3 emissions of 223,978 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Equifax reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Equifax's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,327.42%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Equifax's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Equifax 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Equifax disclose?
In 2023, Equifax reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Equifax's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Equifax's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 7,059 tCOâ‚‚e (63.74%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,749 tCOâ‚‚e (33.85%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 267 tCOâ‚‚e (2.41%)
Equifax's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Equifax's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Equifax reported a total carbon footprint of 249,353 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.83% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Equifax's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 89.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.71%.