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Exl Sustainability Profile

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ExlService Holdings, Inc., commonly known as Exl, is a leading provider of data analytics and business process solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, Exl has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates primarily within the business services industry, focusing on sectors such as insurance, healthcare, and financial services. Exl's core offerings include advanced analytics, digital transformation, and operational excellence, which are distinguished by their innovative approach and commitment to delivering measurable results. With a reputation for excellence, Exl has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data and Analytics Service Providers. This positions Exl as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and drive growth through data-driven insights.

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61

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Exl's score of 61 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Exl's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, ExlService Holdings, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 44,724,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,549,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 11,777,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity and heat. The majority of their emissions, about 31,397,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the value chain such as capital goods, employee commuting, and business travel. Exl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they are committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. Their near-term targets include a 63.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, and employee commuting. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Exl's commitment to sustainable practices within the software and services sector. The company is headquartered in the United States and is actively working towards its long-term climate goals.

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How Carbon Intensive is Exl's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Exl's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Exl's Location?

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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. This request for Exl is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Exl's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Exl's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 17% last year and increased by approximately 64% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 70% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 56% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Employee Commuting
56%
Purchased Goods and Services
21%
Capital Goods
21%
Business Travel
15%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Exl's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Exl has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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