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Factset

FactSet Research Systems Inc., commonly known as FactSet, is a leading provider of financial data and analytics headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1978, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Operating within the financial services industry, FactSet offers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including data feeds, analytics, and portfolio management solutions. Its unique integration of data and technology empowers investment professionals to make informed decisions. With a reputation for innovation, FactSet has achieved notable milestones, such as the introduction of its cloud-based platform, enhancing accessibility and collaboration. The company consistently ranks among the top providers in the financial analytics space, recognised for its commitment to quality and customer service.

DitchCarbon Score

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60

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Factset's score of 60 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Factset's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, FactSet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,392,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,652,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,743,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 63,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (about 62,756,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (approximately 5,560,000 kg CO2e). FactSet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 by 2040. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by the fiscal year 2030, using fiscal year 2023 as the baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, FactSet targets a reduction of 25% within the same timeframe. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting FactSet's commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate practices in the face of climate change.

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Scope 1
1,796,030
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000,000
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Scope 2
6,400,260
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00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Factset's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Factset is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Factset is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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

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