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Transunion

TransUnion, a leading global information and insights company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1968, TransUnion has established itself as a key player in the credit reporting industry, providing essential services that empower businesses and consumers alike. The company offers a diverse range of products, including credit reports, risk management solutions, and identity protection services, all designed to enhance decision-making and mitigate risk. TransUnion's unique data analytics capabilities set it apart, enabling clients to gain deeper insights into consumer behaviour and creditworthiness. With a strong market position, TransUnion has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in data security and consumer education. As a trusted partner in the financial services sector, TransUnion continues to innovate, helping businesses navigate the complexities of credit and identity management.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Transunion'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.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Transunion's score of 36 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Transunion's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, TransUnion reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,582,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 254,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 8,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, the company has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions, decreasing from about 18,791,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the latest figure, representing a reduction of approximately 49%. TransUnion has set near-term climate commitments, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint, with a focus on improving its operational efficiency and sustainability practices. As part of its climate strategy, TransUnion is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting and has disclosed emissions across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3). Overall, TransUnion's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to addressing climate change within the professional services sector, aligning with industry standards for emissions reduction and sustainability.

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Scope 1
242,000
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Scope 2
8,180,000
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Scope 3
10,369,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Transunion's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. Transunion is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Transunion is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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