Softcat PLC
Softcat's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Softcat 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).
Softcat 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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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 Softcat's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Softcat amounted to 562.99 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 Softcat increased by 0.01%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Softcat's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Softcat's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Softcat were 184.19 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Softcat reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Softcat's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 123.8%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Softcat's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 19.41%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Softcat's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Softcat reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 378.8 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Softcat reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Softcat's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 24.61%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Softcat's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 13.28% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy
What methodology does Softcat use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Softcat reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Softcat's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Softcat's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Softcat reported 357,286 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 Softcat 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.
Softcat's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Softcat's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Softcat reported total Scope 3 emissions of 357,286 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 82.16% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 17.84% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Softcat reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Softcat's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 43.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Softcat's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Softcat 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Softcat disclose?
In 2023, Softcat reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Softcat's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Softcat's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 291,567.88 tCOâ‚‚e (81.61%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 63,602.07 tCOâ‚‚e (17.8%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 896.67 tCOâ‚‚e (0.25%)
Softcat's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Softcat's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Softcat reported a total carbon footprint of 357,848.99 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.71% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Softcat's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.11%.