Gartner Inc
Gartner's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Gartner 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).
Gartner has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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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 Gartner's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Gartner amounted to 11,238.5 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 Gartner decreased by 6.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Gartner's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gartner's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Gartner were 1,246.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Gartner reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Gartner's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 56.6%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gartner's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Gartner's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Gartner reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,345.3 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,992.3 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Gartner reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Gartner's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 31.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gartner's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Gartner 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Gartner use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Gartner reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Gartner's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Gartner's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Gartner reported 52,072 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 Gartner includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Gartner's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Gartner's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Gartner reported total Scope 3 emissions of 52,072 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Has Gartner reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Gartner's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 50.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Gartner's Scope 3 emissions increased by 42.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Gartner disclose?
In 2023, Gartner reported emissions for 6 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 Gartner's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Gartner's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 21,089.16 tCO₂e (40.5%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,954.208 tCO₂e (36.4%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,196.568 tCO₂e (11.9%)
Gartner's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Gartner’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Gartner reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,246.2 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,906 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Gartner's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Gartner's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Gartner reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.16 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Gartner rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Gartner ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Gartner among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Gartner's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Gartner reported a total carbon footprint of 63,310.5 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 30.32% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Gartner's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.78%. a