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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.
Directory and Mailing List PublishersUnited StatesNYSE: DNB
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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as D&B, is a leading player in the Directory and Mailing List Publishers industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1841, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a trusted source of business data and analytics. D&B operates primarily in North America, with a growing presence in international markets.
The company offers a range of core products and services, including business credit reports, risk management solutions, and data management tools, all designed to empower organisations with actionable insights. D&B's unique Data Cloud and extensive database of over 330 million business records set it apart in the marketplace. With a strong market position, Dun & Bradstreet continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a vital resource for businesses seeking to enhance their decision-making processes.
46
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+18 vs industry average
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.’s score of 46 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Directory and Mailing List Publishers has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.285
20182025
The Directory and Mailing List Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc., a US-based Directory and Mailing List Publisher, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 271,716,600 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure comprises 634,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,204,800 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and 268,877,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include use of sold products (210,852,100 kg CO2e), capital goods (30,378,500 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (17,741,400 kg CO2e).
In 2023, Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. reported Scope 1 emissions of 320,600 kg CO2e and location-based Scope 2 emissions of 3,168,200 kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were 775,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 3,570,700 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported 840,200 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 6,827,100 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions.
The company has set a long-term net-zero emissions goal across its value chain by 2040, using a 2019 base year. These targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. is committed to net-zero, with this commitment recorded as of October 2023. However, some near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments have been removed or marked as expired.
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Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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