Paychex
Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of payroll, human resources, and benefits outsourcing solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1971, the company has established itself as a key player in the HR and payroll industry, serving small to medium-sized businesses across various operational regions, including the US and parts of Europe. With a comprehensive suite of services, including payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR compliance support, Paychex stands out for its user-friendly technology and personalised service. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer satisfaction. As a trusted partner for over 700,000 businesses, Paychex continues to enhance its market position through strategic advancements and a focus on delivering exceptional value to its clients.
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Industry Benchmark
Paychex's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Paychex's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Paychex reported global carbon emissions of approximately 3,746,634 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 6,996,617 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions totalling about 3,383,334 kg CO2e. Notably, in the same year, their US operations recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,289,849 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions matching the global figures. Over the years, Paychex has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reported global Scope 1 emissions of about 3,814,342 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7,386,270 kg CO2e. This indicates a focus on managing and potentially reducing emissions across its operations. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their reports, Paychex's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect an awareness of climate impact and a commitment to sustainability. The company continues to engage in practices that align with industry standards for climate responsibility, although further details on specific reduction strategies or pledges are not available.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,019,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,493,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Paychex is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
