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Paycom Software Inc

Common Name
Paycom Software
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
7,306
Ticker
PAYC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Paycom Software, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software solutions that serve businesses of various sizes across multiple industries. Paycom's primary purpose...

Paycom Software's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Paycom Software 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Paycom Software has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Verified Sources Behind Paycom Software’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Paycom Software's CSR Report 2024
b. Paycom Software's CSR Report 2023
c. Paycom Software's CSR Report 2022

Insights into Paycom Software's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Paycom Software amounted to 20,576 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 Paycom Software increased by 102.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Paycom Software's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2022202320240150300450600tCO2e-7%+88%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Paycom Software's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Paycom Software were 558 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Paycom Software reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Paycom Software's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 74.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Paycom Software's Scope 1 emissions increased by 87.88%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Paycom Software's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Paycom Software reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,324 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 20,018 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Paycom Software reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Paycom Software's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 93.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Paycom Software's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 102.55% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does Paycom Software use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Paycom Software reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Paycom Software's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202405.5 k11 k16.5 k22 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Paycom Software’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Paycom Software reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 558 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,883 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.3 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Paycom Software's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

0.555050010,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)202001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)BSCommvault SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 996Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MWorkivaYear: 2024Scope 1: 209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 739Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MPaylocity HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 79 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,596Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MLyftYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,451 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,786Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MAsanaYear: 2024Scope 1: 243 tCO2eRevenue: $M 724Scope 1 Intensity: 0.34 tCO2e/$MServiceNowYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,982Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MGuidewire SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 26 tCO2eRevenue: $M 981Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSmartsheetYear: 2024Scope 1: 90 tCO2eRevenue: $M 958Scope 1 Intensity: 0.09 tCO2e/$MBlackbaudYear: 2024Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,156Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MAlightYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,332Scope 1 Intensity: 1.23 tCO2e/$MDayforceYear: 2024Scope 1: 230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,760Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MBBBlackLineYear: 2023Scope 1: 17 tCO2eRevenue: $M 590Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MSSSPS CommerceYear: 2023Scope 1: 160 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$MPaychexYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,353 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,572Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MCadence Design SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,087 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,641Scope 1 Intensity: 0.45 tCO2e/$MLife360Year: 2021Scope 1: 0 tCO2eRevenue: $M 71Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MBrazeYear: 2024Scope 1: 216 tCO2eRevenue: $M 593Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MnCinoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,749 tCO2eRevenue: $M 541Scope 1 Intensity: 5.08 tCO2e/$MBentley SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,604 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,353Scope 1 Intensity: 1.19 tCO2e/$MIntuitYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,288Scope 1 Intensity: 0.23 tCO2e/$MPTCYear: 2024Scope 1: 963 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,298Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MPaycom SoftwareYear: 2024Scope 1: 558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,883Scope 1 Intensity: 0.30 tCO2e/$M

How does Paycom Software's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Paycom Software reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Paycom Software rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Paycom Software ranked 11 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Paycom Software is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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