Unity Software Inc

Common Name

Unity Software

Country

United States

Sector

Technology

Industry

Software - Application

Employees

4,987

Ticker

U

Exchange

NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.

Website

www.unity.com

Description

Unity Software Inc. is a leading software company specializing in creating and developing a widely-used real-time 3D (RT3D) development platform. Its primary function is to provide a comprehensive set... Show more

Unity Software's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Unity Software 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).

However, Unity Software has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)	2024	2023	2022	2021 - 2017
Total Scope 1 Total direct GHG emissions from categories that are owned or directly controlled by the company.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 2 Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the reporting company.
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Location-Based Indirect emissions from purchased energy calculated using the location-based method, which reflects average emission factors of the local grid.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Scope 3 All other indirect GHG emissions that occur in the company’s value chain, outside of Scope 1 and 2. This includes both upstream and downstream activities.	Data available for purchase 0000000	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

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Insights into Unity Software's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Unity Software amounted to 3,127 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 Unity Software increased by 4.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.

Unity Software's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 1
Year-over-Year Change

What are Unity Software's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Unity Software were 600 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Has Unity Software reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Unity Software's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 184.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Unity Software's Scope 1 emissions increased by 67.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.

What are Unity Software's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Unity Software reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,527 tCO₂e using the market-based method.

What methodology does Unity Software use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Unity Software reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.

Unity Software's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Unity Software's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Unity Software reported 77,502 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

The 2023 disclosure of Unity Software includes a breakdown across 0 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.

Unity Software's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

Total Scope 3
Year-over-Year Change

What are Unity Software's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Unity Software reported total Scope 3 emissions of 77,502 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).

Has Unity Software reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Unity Software's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 73.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2022), Unity Software's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Unity Software 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.

Insights into Unity Software's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Unity Software reported a total carbon footprint of 80,629 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.27% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.

The largest contributor to Unity Software's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.13%.

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