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GlobalData's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, GlobalData 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).
GlobalData has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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.  a | 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.  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 GlobalData's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGlobalData amounted to339.4metric 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 GlobalDatadecreased by 69.78%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
GlobalData's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GlobalData's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of GlobalData were 100.6 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has GlobalData reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, GlobalData's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), GlobalData's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are GlobalData's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, GlobalData reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 217.9 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 238.8 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has GlobalData reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, GlobalData's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 74.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), GlobalData's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 76.75% 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 GlobalData use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, GlobalData reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
GlobalData's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into GlobalData's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, GlobalData reported 4.4 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 GlobalData includes a breakdown across 1of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 7 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
GlobalData's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are GlobalData's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, GlobalData reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4.4 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 GlobalData reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, GlobalData's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 99.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), GlobalData's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 99.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does GlobalData disclose?
In 2024, GlobalData reported emissions for 1 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 GlobalData's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to GlobalData's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 4.4 tCOâ‚‚e(100%)
GlobalData's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into GlobalData’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, GlobalData reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100.6 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 358 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
GlobalData's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does GlobalData's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, GlobalData reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does GlobalData rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, GlobalData ranked 3 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 GlobalData among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into GlobalData's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, GlobalData reported a total carbon footprint of 343.8 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 97.53% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to GlobalData's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 69.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 29.26%.a