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First Advantage Corp

Common Name
First Advantage
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Business Services
Employees
10,000
Ticker
FA
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Website
fadv.com
Description
First Advantage Corporation is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions for the recruitment and hiring processes. Specializing in background screening, it offers a comprehensive suite of serv...

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.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind First Advantage’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. First Advantage's Sustainability Report 2024
a. First Advantage's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into First Advantage's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofFirst Advantage amounted to1,472metric 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 Advantagedecreased 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

20232024075150225300tCO2e+16%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

2023202403507001.05 k1.4 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into First Advantage's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, First Advantage reported 99,258 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 First Advantage includes a breakdown across 0of 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

20232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e+501%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 860 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.34 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

First Advantage's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AHCMGlobal PaymentsYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,106Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MUniFirstYear: 2023Scope 1: 250,106 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,233Scope 1 Intensity: 112.00 tCO2e/$MUL SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,870Scope 1 Intensity: 7.83 tCO2e/$MAAAZZYear: 2024Scope 1: 230,805 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,538Scope 1 Intensity: 150.11 tCO2e/$MRB GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,284Scope 1 Intensity: 10.81 tCO2e/$MAramarkYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,401Scope 1 Intensity: 2.33 tCO2e/$MHHHuron Consulting GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,522Scope 1 Intensity: 0.31 tCO2e/$MAmentum HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,365 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,390Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MSkyWestYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,566,845 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,528Scope 1 Intensity: 1,577.94 tCO2e/$MMaximusYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,305Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MDolby LaboratoriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 975 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,300Scope 1 Intensity: 0.75 tCO2e/$MMSA SafetyYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,096 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,808Scope 1 Intensity: 2.27 tCO2e/$MCCCintasYear: 2024Scope 1: 540,217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,597Scope 1 Intensity: 56.29 tCO2e/$MMatsonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,040,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,422Scope 1 Intensity: 304.20 tCO2e/$MMMMYR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 74,362 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,362Scope 1 Intensity: 22.12 tCO2e/$MCopartYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,237Scope 1 Intensity: 21.67 tCO2e/$MHexcelYear: 2024Scope 1: 180,594 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,903Scope 1 Intensity: 94.90 tCO2e/$MKirbyYear: 2024Scope 1: 757,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,266Scope 1 Intensity: 231.94 tCO2e/$MCasella Waste SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 762,217 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 489.45 tCO2e/$MABM IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,327 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,359Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MESABYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.88 tCO2e/$MTennantYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,287Scope 1 Intensity: 18.60 tCO2e/$MMoogYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,609Scope 1 Intensity: 3.47 tCO2e/$MFirst AdvantageYear: 2024Scope 1: 294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 860Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$M

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 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.88, 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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