Basware

Basware's reported carbon emissions

Basware, a computer and related services company headquartered in Finland (FI), reported its environmental performance for 2023, with a total of approximately 6.65 million kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. This figure comprises approximately 108,408 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 348,753 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 6.08 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. For Scope 3 emissions in 2023, the largest contributor was purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 4.02 million kg CO2e. Business travel contributed approximately 1.59 million kg CO2e, and employee commute was approximately 469,090 kg CO2e. In 2022, Basware's total emissions were approximately 1.55 million kg CO2e. This included approximately 150,570 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 245,390 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and approximately 1.15 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. Within Scope 3 for 2022, business travel represented approximately 752,700 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services approximately 402,000 kg CO2e. Basware has made climate commitments, recognising its journey towards achieving net zero emissions is just beginning. The company is working towards a target to use renewable energy in 50% of its offices by 2025. In 2023, Basware reached 47% of this target for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions related to office energy use. Earlier data from 2017 shows total emissions of approximately 3.30 million kg CO2e, primarily comprising Scope 2 (purchased electricity) at approximately 1.04 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 (business travel) at approximately 1.91 million kg CO2e. At that time, Scope 1 emissions were not disclosed, and certain Scope 3 categories like purchased goods and services and employee commute were also missing from the reported data.