First Advantage Corp
First Advantage's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, First Advantage 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).
However, First Advantage has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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 First Advantage's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of First Advantage amounted to 1,472 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 First Advantage decreased by 3.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
First Advantage's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are First Advantage's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of First Advantage were 294 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), First Advantage's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16.21%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are First Advantage's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, First Advantage reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,178 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has First Advantage reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), First Advantage's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that First Advantage's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does First Advantage use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, First Advantage reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
First Advantage's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into First Advantage's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, First Advantage reported 99,258 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 First Advantage includes a breakdown across 0 of 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
First Advantage's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are First Advantage's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, First Advantage reported total Scope 3 emissions of 99,258 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2023), First Advantage's Scope 3 emissions increased by 500.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
Insights into First Advantage’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, First Advantage reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 294 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 860 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.34 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
First Advantage's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does First Advantage's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, First Advantage reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 18.6, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does First Advantage rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, First Advantage ranked 4 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places First Advantage among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into First Advantage's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, First Advantage reported a total carbon footprint of 100,730 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 458.03% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to First Advantage's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.17%.a