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Workiva Inc
Workiva's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Workiva 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).
Workiva has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | 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 Workiva's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofWorkiva amounted to1,857metric 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 Workivadecreased by 4.48%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Workiva's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Workiva's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Workiva were 209 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Workiva reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Workiva's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 45.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Workiva's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Workiva's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Workiva reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,648 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Workiva reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Workiva's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 38.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Workiva's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Workiva's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Workiva use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Workiva reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Workiva's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Workiva's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Workiva reported 19,722 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Workiva includes a breakdown across 8of 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
Workiva's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Workiva's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Workiva reported total Scope 3 emissions of 19,722 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 Workiva reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Workiva's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 16.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Workiva's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Workiva disclose?
In 2024, Workiva reported emissions for 8 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 Workiva's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Workiva's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 9,108 tCOâ‚‚e(46.18%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,274 tCOâ‚‚e(31.81%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 3,093 tCOâ‚‚e(15.68%)
Workiva's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Workiva’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Workiva reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 209 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 739 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Workiva's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Workiva's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Workiva reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.28 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.23, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Workiva rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Workiva ranked 12 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Workiva is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Workiva's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Workiva reported a total carbon footprint of 21,579 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.98% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Workiva's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.64%.a