Workday Inc
Workday's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Workday 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).
Workday has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 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.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Workday's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Workday amounted to 84,949 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Workday increased by 20.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Workday's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Workday's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Workday were 2,584 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Workday reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Workday's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 26.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Workday's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Workday's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Workday reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 82,365 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Workday reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Workday's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 139.92%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Workday's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 21.99% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Workday use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Workday reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Workday's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Workday's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Workday reported 264,901 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 2025 disclosure of Workday includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Workday's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Workday's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Workday reported total Scope 3 emissions of 264,901 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 Workday reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Workday's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 282.03%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Workday's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Workday's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Workday disclose?
In 2025, Workday 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 Workday's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Workday's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 148,221 tCO₂e (55.95%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 59,211 tCO₂e (22.35%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 20,593 tCO₂e (7.77%)
Workday's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Workday’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Workday reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,752 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 8,447 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.33 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Workday's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Workday's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Workday reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.32, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Workday rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Workday ranked 12 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Workday is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Workday's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Workday reported a total carbon footprint of 349,850 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.67% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Workday's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 23.54%.a