Palantir Technologies Inc
Palantir Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Palantir Technologies 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).
Palantir Technologies 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  b | 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 Palantir Technologies's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Palantir Technologies amounted to 3,062 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Palantir Technologies increased by 49.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Palantir Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Palantir Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Palantir Technologies were 22 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Palantir Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Palantir Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Palantir Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 15.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Palantir Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,796 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 3,040 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Palantir Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Palantir Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 102.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Palantir Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 50.35% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Palantir Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Palantir Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Palantir Technologies's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported 19,817 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 2023 disclosure of Palantir Technologies includes a breakdown across 8 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. a
Palantir Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Palantir Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Palantir Technologies reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Palantir Technologies's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 38.26%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Palantir Technologies's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Palantir Technologies 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Palantir Technologies disclose?
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported emissions for 8 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 Palantir Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Palantir Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 15,167 tCO₂e (76.54%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,259 tCO₂e (16.45%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 947 tCO₂e (4.78%)
Palantir Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Palantir Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 22 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,222 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Palantir Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Palantir Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.25 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Palantir Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Palantir Technologies ranked 1 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Palantir Technologies among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Palantir Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Palantir Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 22,879 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.42% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Palantir Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.29%. a