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Paylocity Sustainability Profile

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Paylocity Corporation, commonly referred to as Paylocity, is a leading provider of cloud-based payroll and human capital management (HCM) solutions. Headquartered in the United States, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, catering to businesses of all sizes. Founded in 1997, Paylocity has achieved significant milestones, including rapid growth and recognition within the industry. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payroll processing, talent management, and employee engagement tools, all designed to streamline HR functions. What sets Paylocity apart is its user-friendly platform and innovative technology, which enhance the employee experience and improve operational efficiency. With a solid market position, Paylocity continues to be a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their workforce management strategies.

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Paylocity's score of 30 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Paylocity's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Paylocity reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,658,000 kg CO2e, comprising 75,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,583,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 4,623,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 77,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 4,546,000 kg CO2e. Paylocity has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations and energy use. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, the company is committed to monitoring and reporting its carbon footprint as part of its corporate responsibility efforts. All emissions data is sourced directly from Paylocity Holding Corporation, with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations.

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20232024
Scope 1
77,000
00,000
Scope 2
4,546,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Paylocity's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Paylocity'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 Paylocity is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Paylocity'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.

Paylocity has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
Reduction Actions

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