Oracle Corp
Oracle's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Oracle 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).
Oracle has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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 Oracle's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oracle amounted to 1,164,600 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 Oracle increased by 46.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Oracle's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oracle's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Oracle were 15,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Oracle reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Oracle's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 11.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Oracle's Scope 1 emissions increased by 48.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Oracle's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Oracle reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 368,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,149,400 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Oracle reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Oracle's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 134.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Oracle's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 46.39% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Oracle use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Oracle reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Oracle's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Oracle's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Oracle reported 602,118 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 Oracle includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 9 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.
Oracle's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oracle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Oracle reported total Scope 3 emissions of 602,118 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 Oracle reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Oracle's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 65.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Oracle's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 28.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Oracle disclose?
In 2023, Oracle reported emissions for 6 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 Oracle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Oracle's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 418,400 tCOâ‚‚e (69.49%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 101,866 tCOâ‚‚e (16.92%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 50,580 tCOâ‚‚e (8.4%)
Oracle's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Oracle's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Oracle reported a total carbon footprint of 1,766,718 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.9% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Oracle's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 65.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 34.08%.