TransUnion
TransUnion's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, TransUnion 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).
TransUnion has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 TransUnion's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TransUnion amounted to 8,944 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 TransUnion increased by 3.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
TransUnion's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TransUnion's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of TransUnion were 254 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has TransUnion reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, TransUnion's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 4.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), TransUnion's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are TransUnion's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, TransUnion reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 584 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 8,690 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has TransUnion reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), TransUnion's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that TransUnion 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does TransUnion use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, TransUnion reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
TransUnion's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into TransUnion's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, TransUnion reported 8,744 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 TransUnion includes a breakdown across 1 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.
TransUnion's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, TransUnion reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,744 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has TransUnion reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does TransUnion disclose?
In 2023, TransUnion reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 8,744 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
TransUnion's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into TransUnion's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, TransUnion reported a total carbon footprint of 17,688 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.99% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to TransUnion's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 49.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 49.13%.