GB Group PLC

Common Name
GB Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
1,125
Ticker
GBG
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
GB Group plc is a specialist in digital identity verification and software solutions, providing essential services to organizations around the world. The company focuses on enabling secure, compliant,...

GB Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, GB Group 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).

GB Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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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 GB Group’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. GB Group's ESG Report 2024
a. GB Group's ESG Report 2024

Insights into GB Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of GB Group amounted to 243 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 GB Group decreased by 33.42%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

GB Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240481216tCO2e+15%-53%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are GB Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of GB Group were 7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has GB Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, GB Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 46.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), GB Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 53.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are GB Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, GB Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 148 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 236 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has GB Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, GB Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 34.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), GB Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 32.57% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does GB Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, GB Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

GB Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202220232024095190285380tCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into GB Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, GB Group reported 1,939.1 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 GB Group includes a breakdown across 4 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

GB Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202405001 k1.5 k2 ktCO2e+79%+18%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are GB Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, GB Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,939.1 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 GB Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, GB Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 112.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), GB Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 18.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GB Group disclose?

In 2024, GB Group reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of GB Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to GB Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 838 tCO₂e (43.22%)
  • Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 759 tCO₂e (39.14%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 338 tCO₂e (17.43%)

GB Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Employee Commuting(Cat. 7)(39.1%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(43.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(17.4%)

Insights into GB Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, GB Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 350 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

GB Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5505002,00020,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)IGSage GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,399 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,121Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MTrustpilot GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 279 tCO2eRevenue: $M 130Scope 1 Intensity: 2.14 tCO2e/$MIIIdoxYear: 2024Scope 1: 11 tCO2eRevenue: $M 114Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MAlfa Financial SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 21 tCO2eRevenue: $M 138Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MNetwealth GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10 tCO2eRevenue: $M 165Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MAuction Technology GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13 tCO2eRevenue: $M 174Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MMing Yuan CloudYear: 2023Scope 1: 7 tCO2eRevenue: $M 253Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MATOSS SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 679 tCO2eRevenue: $M 178Scope 1 Intensity: 3.82 tCO2e/$MTotvsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,138 tCO2eRevenue: $M 927Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MLinedata ServicesYear: 2024Scope 1: 33 tCO2eRevenue: $M 191Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MIntuitYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,288Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MTeamViewerYear: 2024Scope 1: 102 tCO2eRevenue: $M 699Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MAdobeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,218 tCO2eRevenue: $M 21,508Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MAutomatic Data ProcessingYear: 2022Scope 1: 11,911 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,046Scope 1 Intensity: 0.74 tCO2e/$MDatadogYear: 2023Scope 1: 529 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,129Scope 1 Intensity: 0.25 tCO2e/$MKainos GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 86 tCO2eRevenue: $M 483Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MGGGB GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7 tCO2eRevenue: $M 350Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$M

How does GB Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, GB Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.02 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.21 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does GB Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, GB Group ranked 1 out of 16 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places GB Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into GB Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, GB Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,182.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.94% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to GB Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.82%. a

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