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H & R Block Inc
H & R Block's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, H & R Block 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, H & R Block 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 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into H & R Block's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofH & R Block amounted to73,723metric 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 H & R Blockincreased by 1.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
H & R Block's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are H & R Block's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of H & R Block were 22,993 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has H & R Block reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, H & R Block's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), H & R Block's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are H & R Block's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, H & R Block reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,730 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has H & R Block reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), H & R Block's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that H & R Block's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does H & R Block use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, H & R Block reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
H & R Block's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into H & R Block's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, H & R Block reported 228,977 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 H & R Block 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
H & R Block's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are H & R Block's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, H & R Block reported total Scope 3 emissions of 228,977 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has H & R Block reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, H & R Block's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 341.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), H & R Block's Scope 3 emissions increased by 648.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
Insights into H & R Block’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, H & R Block reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22,993 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 3,610 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.37 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
H & R Block's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does H & R Block's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, H & R Block reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.37 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.76, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does H & R Block rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, H & R Block ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
H & R Block is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into H & R Block's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, H & R Block reported a total carbon footprint of 302,700 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 194.02% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to H & R Block's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.76%.a