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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.

Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as D&B, is a leading provider of business decisioning data and analytics, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1841, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a cornerstone in the business intelligence industry. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, D&B serves a diverse range of sectors, including finance, marketing, and supply chain management. Dun & Bradstreet's core offerings include comprehensive data solutions, risk management tools, and customer insights, all designed to empower businesses to make informed decisions. What sets D&B apart is its extensive database, which houses millions of business records, enabling clients to access critical information quickly and efficiently. Recognised for its innovative approach, Dun & Bradstreet continues to maintain a prominent market position, helping organisations navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape.

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How does Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s score of 50 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,489,000 kg CO2e, comprising 321,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,168,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a significant reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 4,041,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 775,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,266,000 kg CO2e. The company has committed to setting both near-term and long-term emission reduction targets in alignment with climate science through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a focus on achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Dun & Bradstreet's climate commitments include a near-term reduction target for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, initiated in October 2023. The company aims to establish specific reduction percentages and strategies to meet these targets by 2025. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the professional services sector.

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Scope 1
4,960,000
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Scope 2
7,592,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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