Salesforce Inc
Salesforce's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Salesforce 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).
Salesforce has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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 Salesforce's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Salesforce amounted to 299,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Salesforce decreased by 5.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Salesforce's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Salesforce's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Salesforce were 6,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Salesforce reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Salesforce's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 50%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salesforce's Scope 1 emissions increased by 100%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Salesforce's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Salesforce reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 78,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 293,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Salesforce reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Salesforce's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 24.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salesforce's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Salesforce 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Salesforce use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Salesforce reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Salesforce's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Salesforce's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Salesforce reported 956,000 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 2025 disclosure of Salesforce includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Salesforce's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Salesforce's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Salesforce reported total Scope 3 emissions of 956,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 91.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Salesforce reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Salesforce's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 613.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Salesforce's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Salesforce 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Salesforce disclose?
In 2025, Salesforce reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Salesforce's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Salesforce's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 544,000 tCO₂e (53.91%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 148,000 tCO₂e (14.67%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 101,000 tCO₂e (10.01%)
Salesforce's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Salesforce’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Salesforce reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 37,879 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Salesforce's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Salesforce's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Salesforce reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.31 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Salesforce rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Salesforce ranked 6 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Salesforce is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Salesforce's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Salesforce reported a total carbon footprint of 1,255,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.62% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Salesforce's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.18% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 23.35%. a