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Icon's reported carbon emissions

ICON plc, headquartered in Ireland and operating within the Research and development services (73) sector, reported a total of approximately 361.8 million kg CO2e for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 2.36 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions measured at approximately 2.47 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for approximately 120 million kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 191 million kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 60.7 million kg CO2e), and employee commute (approximately 33.7 million kg CO2e). For the year 2023, ICON plc's total emissions were approximately 365.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.96 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5.23 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher in 2023, totalling approximately 357.6 million kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services (approximately 200.1 million kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 61.3 million kg CO2e) as key contributors. ICON plc has established several climate commitments. The company aims for a 61.2% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2028, using FY2019 as a base year. Furthermore, ICON plc is committed to reaching net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by FY2050, a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They also have a near-term target for a 20% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2028 from a FY2022 base year, and a long-term target for a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by FY2050, also from a FY2022 base year. Their long-term goal includes a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2050 from a FY2019 base year.