Parsons Corp
Parsons's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 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 Parsons's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Parsons amounted to 20,178 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 Parsons increased by 7.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Parsons's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Parsons's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Parsons were 8,838 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Parsons reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Parsons's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Parsons's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Parsons's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Parsons's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Parsons reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,479 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 11,340 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Parsons reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Parsons's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 25.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What methodology does Parsons use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Parsons reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Parsons reported 732,463 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 Parsons includes a breakdown across 4 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.
Parsons's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Parsons's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Parsons reported total Scope 3 emissions of 732,463 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 Parsons reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Parsons's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 78.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Parsons's Scope 3 emissions increased by 157.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Parsons disclose?
In 2023, Parsons reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Parsons's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 673,910 tCOâ‚‚e (92.01%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 29,852 tCOâ‚‚e (4.08%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,045 tCOâ‚‚e (3.28%)
Parsons's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Parsons's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Parsons reported a total carbon footprint of 752,641 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 147.87% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Parsons's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.51%.