Parsons Corp
Parsons's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Parsons 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).
Parsons has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Parsons's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Parsons amounted to 21,062 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Parsons increased by 4.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Parsons's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Parsons's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Parsons were 9,806 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Parsons reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Parsons's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 10.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Parsons's Scope 1 emissions increased by 10.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Parsons's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Parsons reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,734 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 11,256 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Parsons reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Parsons's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 26.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Parsons's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Parsons's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Parsons use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Parsons reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Parsons's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Parsons's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Parsons reported 904,230 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 Parsons includes a breakdown across 4 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
Parsons's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Parsons's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Parsons reported total Scope 3 emissions of 904,230 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Has Parsons reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Parsons's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 120.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Parsons's Scope 3 emissions increased by 23.45%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Parsons disclose?
In 2024, Parsons reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Parsons's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Parsons's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 841,441 tCO₂e (93.06%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 33,743 tCO₂e (3.73%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,171 tCO₂e (2.67%)
Parsons's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Parsons’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Parsons reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,806 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,751 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Parsons's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Parsons's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Parsons reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.05, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Parsons rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Parsons ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Parsons is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Parsons's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Parsons reported a total carbon footprint of 925,292 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 22.94% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Parsons's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.22%.a