Unisys Corp
Unisys's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Unisys 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).
Unisys has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 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/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Unisys's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Unisys amounted to 19,516.01 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 Unisys decreased by 15.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Unisys's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unisys's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Unisys were 438.01 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Unisys reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Unisys's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unisys's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Unisys's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Unisys reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,672 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,078 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Unisys reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Unisys's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 54.24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unisys's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.33% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Unisys use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Unisys reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Unisys's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Unisys's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Unisys reported 121,170.22 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 Unisys includes a breakdown across 9 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
Unisys's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Unisys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Unisys reported total Scope 3 emissions of 121,170.22 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 89.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Unisys reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Unisys's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 2,633.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Unisys's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Unisys's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Unisys disclose?
In 2024, Unisys reported emissions for 9 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 Unisys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Unisys's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 55,091 tCO₂e (45.47%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 24,263 tCO₂e (20.02%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 13,541 tCO₂e (11.18%)
Unisys's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Unisys’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Unisys reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 438.01 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,008 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.22 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Unisys's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Unisys's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Unisys reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.22 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.05, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Unisys rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Unisys ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Unisys is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Unisys's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Unisys reported a total carbon footprint of 140,686.23 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.09% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Unisys's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.56%.a