Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
Tata Consultancy Services's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services 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).
Tata Consultancy Services has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  b | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Tata Consultancy Services's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Tata Consultancy Services amounted to 95,671 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 Tata Consultancy Services decreased by 30.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Tata Consultancy Services were 21,949 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Tata Consultancy Services reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 34.79%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 73,722 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Tata Consultancy Services reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 37.13% 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 Tata Consultancy Services use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Tata Consultancy Services's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported 498,509 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 Tata Consultancy Services includes a breakdown across 7 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
Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported total Scope 3 emissions of 498,509 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Has Tata Consultancy Services reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 37.68%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 3 emissions increased by 35.98%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Tata Consultancy Services disclose?
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported emissions for 7 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 Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 307,149 tCO₂e (61.61%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 117,310 tCO₂e (23.53%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 35,495 tCO₂e (7.12%)
Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Tata Consultancy Services’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,949 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,888 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Tata Consultancy Services's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Tata Consultancy Services's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.49, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Tata Consultancy Services rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services ranked 12 out of 17 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Tata Consultancy Services is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Tata Consultancy Services's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Tata Consultancy Services reported a total carbon footprint of 594,180 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 17.7% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Tata Consultancy Services's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 83.9% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.41%. a