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Factset Research Systems Inc
Factset Research Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Factset Research Systems 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).
Factset Research Systems has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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.  b | 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.  c | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Factset Research Systems's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofFactset Research Systems amounted to13,794metric 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 Factset Research Systemsincreased by 2.6%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Factset Research Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Factset Research Systems's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Factset Research Systems were 2,652 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Factset Research Systems reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Factset Research Systems's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Factset Research Systems's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 30.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Factset Research Systems's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,743 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 11,142 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Factset Research Systems reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Factset Research Systems's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Factset Research Systems's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Factset Research Systems's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 15.7% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Factset Research Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Factset Research Systems's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Factset Research Systems's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported 75,808 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Factset Research Systems includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Factset Research Systems's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Factset Research Systems's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported total Scope 3 emissions of 75,808 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 99.32%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.68%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Factset Research Systems's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Factset Research Systems's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Factset Research Systems disclose?
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported emissions for 9 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 Factset Research Systems's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Factset Research Systems's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 62,756 tCOâ‚‚e(82.78%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 5,560 tCOâ‚‚e(7.33%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 3,838 tCOâ‚‚e(5.06%)
Factset Research Systems's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Factset Research Systems’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,652 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,203 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Factset Research Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Factset Research Systems's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.16, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Factset Research Systems rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Factset Research Systems ranked 21 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Factset Research Systems among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Factset Research Systems's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Factset Research Systems reported a total carbon footprint of 89,602 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.93% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Factset Research Systems's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.43%.a