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 of H & R Block amounted to 73,723 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 H & R Block increased by 1.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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. a c
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. a b
What are H & R Block's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, H & R Block reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,730 tCO₂e 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. a b
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 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 H & R Block includes a breakdown across 0 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
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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has H & R Block reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, H & R Block's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 341.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
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. a b
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,610 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.37 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.69 , 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 12 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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. a b
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