WSP Global Inc
WSP Global's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, WSP Global 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).
WSP Global has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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 WSP Global's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WSP Global amounted to 70,358 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of WSP Global decreased by 5.54%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
WSP Global's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WSP Global's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of WSP Global were 40,097 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has WSP Global reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, WSP Global's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), WSP Global's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.84%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are WSP Global's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, WSP Global reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,750 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 30,261 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has WSP Global reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), WSP Global's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that WSP Global 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does WSP Global use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, WSP Global reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
WSP Global's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into WSP Global's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, WSP Global reported 451,575 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 2023 disclosure of WSP Global includes a breakdown across 6 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. a
WSP Global's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are WSP Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, WSP Global reported total Scope 3 emissions of 451,575 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 WSP Global reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, WSP Global's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), WSP Global's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that WSP Global 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does WSP Global disclose?
In 2023, WSP Global reported emissions for 6 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 WSP Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to WSP Global's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 313,075 tCO₂e (69.33%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 47,048 tCO₂e (10.42%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 42,945 tCO₂e (9.51%)
WSP Global's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into WSP Global’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, WSP Global reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 40,097 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,905 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
WSP Global's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does WSP Global's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, WSP Global reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.68 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.23 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does WSP Global rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, WSP Global ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
WSP Global is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into WSP Global's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, WSP Global reported a total carbon footprint of 521,933 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.37% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to WSP Global's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 86.52% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.68%. a