Softcat PLC
Softcat's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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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Insights into Softcat's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Softcat amounted to 407.23 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 Softcat decreased by 27.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Softcat's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Softcat's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Softcat were 95.62 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Softcat reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Softcat's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 16.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Softcat's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 48.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Softcat's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Softcat reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 311.61 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Softcat reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Softcat's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Softcat 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Softcat's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.74% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Softcat use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Softcat reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Softcat reported 366,243.01 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 Softcat includes a breakdown across 8 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
Softcat's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Softcat's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Softcat reported total Scope 3 emissions of 366,243.01 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 83.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Softcat reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Softcat's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 47.06%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Softcat's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Softcat 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Softcat disclose?
In 2024, Softcat reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Softcat's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 302,069.7 tCO₂e (82.48%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 60,380.05 tCO₂e (16.49%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 2,308.2 tCO₂e (0.63%)
Softcat's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Softcat’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Softcat reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 95.62 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,235 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Softcat's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Softcat's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Softcat reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.35 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Softcat rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Softcat ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Softcat among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Softcat's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Softcat reported a total carbon footprint of 366,650.24 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.46% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Softcat's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.89% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.08%. a