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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Paychex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Paychex's score of 44 is higher than 97% 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 total carbon emissions of approximately 2,289,849 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 3,746,634 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in the US. Globally, their emissions included about 3,746,634 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 3,746,634 kg CO2e for Scope 1. The company has disclosed emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with significant contributions from business travel and employee commuting. Paychex has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that while they are tracking emissions, they may not yet have formalised strategies for significant reductions. Overall, Paychex's emissions data reflects their operational impact, and their commitment to transparency in reporting is evident, although further action may be needed to establish clear reduction goals.
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| 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
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
