IHS Markit Ltd
IHS Markit's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2019, IHS Markit 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).
IHS Markit has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into IHS Markit's Operational Emissions
In 2019, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IHS Markit amounted to 16,136 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
IHS Markit's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IHS Markit's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2019, the total Scope 1 emissions of IHS Markit were 353 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
What are IHS Markit's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2019, IHS Markit reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,783 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does IHS Markit use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2019, IHS Markit reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
IHS Markit's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into IHS Markit's Value Chain Emissions
In 2019, IHS Markit reported 29,312 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 2019 disclosure of IHS Markit includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
IHS Markit's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IHS Markit's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2019, IHS Markit reported total Scope 3 emissions of 29,312 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IHS Markit disclose?
In 2019, IHS Markit reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of IHS Markit's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2019, the largest contributors to IHS Markit's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 16,032 tCO₂e (56.38%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,888 tCO₂e (27.74%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 2,670 tCO₂e (9.39%)
IHS Markit's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IHS Markit's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2019, IHS Markit reported a total carbon footprint of 45,448 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.a
The largest contributor to IHS Markit's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 64.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 34.73%.a