ICON PLC
ICON's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, ICON 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).
ICON has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into ICON's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ICON amounted to 15,701 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of ICON decreased by 4.43%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
ICON's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ICON's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of ICON were 2,357 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has ICON reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, ICON's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 29.01%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), ICON's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.45%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are ICON's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, ICON reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,469 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 13,344 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has ICON reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, ICON's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 29.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), ICON's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that ICON 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does ICON use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, ICON reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
ICON's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into ICON's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, ICON reported 356,983 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of ICON includes a breakdown across 8 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.
ICON's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are ICON's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, ICON reported total Scope 3 emissions of 356,983 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has ICON reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, ICON's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 872.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), ICON's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that ICON 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does ICON disclose?
In 2024, ICON reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of ICON's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to ICON's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 191,013 tCOâ‚‚e (53.51%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 60,690 tCOâ‚‚e (17%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 33,686 tCOâ‚‚e (9.44%)
ICON's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into ICON's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, ICON reported a total carbon footprint of 372,684 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.35% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to ICON's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.58%.