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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.
+17 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.
Directory and Mailing List Publishers has below-average carbon intensity
The Directory and Mailing List Publishers industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. reported its 2024 global greenhouse gas emissions at about 271,716,600 kg CO2e. This total comprises approximately 634,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, around 2,204,800 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 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, the company's Scope 1 emissions were about 320,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were approximately 3,168,200 kg CO2e. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were roughly 775,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 3,570,700 kg CO2e. In 2021, these figures were about 840,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 6,827,100 kg CO2e for Scope 2. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 7,689,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 5,111,300 kg CO2e. For 2019, combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 12,551,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 4,960,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and around 7,592,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2.
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. has demonstrated a commitment to climate action. The company had a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, using a 2019 base year, with targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, as of late 2023, its near-term and net-zero SBTi commitments have been removed or expired. Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.'s climate data is self-reported.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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