Nasdaq Inc
Nasdaq's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Nasdaq 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).
Nasdaq has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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 Nasdaq's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nasdaq amounted to 18,851.1 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nasdaq increased by 10.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Nasdaq's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nasdaq's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nasdaq were 75.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nasdaq's Scope 1 emissions increased by 355.15%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Nasdaq's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Nasdaq reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 62 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 18,776 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Nasdaq reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nasdaq's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 10.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nasdaq's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nasdaq 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Nasdaq use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Nasdaq reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Nasdaq's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Nasdaq's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Nasdaq reported 91,644 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 2023 disclosure of Nasdaq includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Nasdaq's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Nasdaq reported total Scope 3 emissions of 91,644 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 95.54% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.46% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Nasdaq reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 221.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nasdaq 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nasdaq disclose?
In 2023, Nasdaq reported emissions for 9 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 Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 60,202 tCOâ‚‚e (65.69%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 18,824 tCOâ‚‚e (20.54%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 5,023 tCOâ‚‚e (5.48%)
Nasdaq's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nasdaq's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Nasdaq reported a total carbon footprint of 110,495.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.48% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Nasdaq's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.99%.