TransUnion
TransUnion's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 3 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.  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 TransUnion's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of TransUnion amounted to 8,666 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 TransUnion decreased by 0.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
TransUnion's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TransUnion's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of TransUnion were 286 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has TransUnion reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, TransUnion's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), TransUnion's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.14%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are TransUnion's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, TransUnion reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0.02 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,380 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has TransUnion reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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. a
What methodology does TransUnion use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, TransUnion reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, TransUnion reported 19,510 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 TransUnion includes a breakdown across 3 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
TransUnion's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, TransUnion reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,510 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 TransUnion reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 101.09%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that TransUnion 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does TransUnion disclose?
In 2024, TransUnion reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to TransUnion's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 10,802 tCO₂e (55.37%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 8,315 tCO₂e (42.62%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 393 tCO₂e (2.01%)
TransUnion's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into TransUnion’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, TransUnion reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 286 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,181 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
TransUnion's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does TransUnion's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, TransUnion reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does TransUnion rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, TransUnion ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
TransUnion is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into TransUnion's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, TransUnion reported a total carbon footprint of 28,176 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.59% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to TransUnion's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 29.74%. a