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Dayforce, officially known as Ceridian Dayforce, is a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions headquartered in the United States. Operating primarily within the computer and related services industry, the company specialises in workforce management, payroll, and human resources software designed to streamline organisational operations. Since its founding in 2012, Dayforce has established a strong market presence, recognised for its innovative cloud-based platform that integrates core HR functions into a single system.
The company's comprehensive suite of products offers real-time data and automation capabilities, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. With a focus on enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency, Dayforce has become a notable player in the HCM sector, serving organisations across various industries and regions. Its commitment to continuous innovation has cemented its position as a trusted provider of workforce management solutions.
+25 vs industry average
Dayforce’s score of 64 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dayforce, a US-based computer and related services company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 50,853,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 230,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 1,506,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 50,623,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions in 2024 included purchased goods and services (33,167,000 kg CO2e), business travel (8,454,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (5,380,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, Dayforce's total emissions in 2023 were approximately 55,780,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 265,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at 4,334,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 55,515,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 340,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) were 5,434,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 42,818,000 kg CO2e.
Dayforce has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 98.2% by 2029 from a 2019 base year. Additionally, Dayforce aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting by 51.6% per USD value added by 2029, also from a 2019 base year. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C. Dayforce also states a commitment to continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through 2030.
The company's past efforts have included reducing Scope 1 and 2 (location-based) emissions by 65% and Scope 3 economic emissions intensity by 30% since 2019. All climate commitments and emissions data are directly attributed to Dayforce Inc. and are not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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2029
98.2% reduction in Scope 2
Dayforce, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 98.2% by 2029 from a 2019 base year.
2029
98.2% reduction in Scope 1
Dayforce, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 98.2% by 2029 from a 2019 base year.
2029
51.6% reduction in scope 3 downstream
Dayforce, Inc. also commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting 51.6%…
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