Nasdaq Inc
Nasdaq's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nasdaq's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nasdaq amounted to 19,299 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 Nasdaq decreased by 2.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Nasdaq's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nasdaq's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nasdaq were 79 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nasdaq's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Nasdaq's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Nasdaq reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 229 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,220 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Nasdaq reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nasdaq's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nasdaq 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does Nasdaq use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Nasdaq reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Nasdaq reported 86,780 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 Nasdaq includes a breakdown across 9 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
Nasdaq's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Nasdaq reported total Scope 3 emissions of 86,780 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 95.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Nasdaq reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 204.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.75%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nasdaq disclose?
In 2024, Nasdaq reported emissions for 9 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 Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Nasdaq's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 58,245 tCO₂e (67.12%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 12,496 tCO₂e (14.4%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 6,846 tCO₂e (7.89%)
Nasdaq's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nasdaq’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Nasdaq reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,383 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Nasdaq's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nasdaq's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Nasdaq reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.12 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Nasdaq rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Nasdaq ranked 2 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Nasdaq among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Nasdaq's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Nasdaq reported a total carbon footprint of 106,079 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.18% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Nasdaq's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 18.12%. a