Splunk Sustainability Profile
Splunk Inc., a leader in data analytics and operational intelligence, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2003, Splunk has revolutionised the way organisations harness machine data, enabling them to gain actionable insights and enhance decision-making processes. The company’s core offerings include the Splunk Enterprise platform, which provides real-time data analysis, and Splunk Cloud, a robust cloud-based solution. These products stand out for their ability to process vast amounts of data from diverse sources, making them invaluable for IT operations, security, and business analytics. Recognised for its innovation, Splunk has consistently maintained a strong market position, serving thousands of customers globally and earning accolades for its contributions to the field of data management and analytics.
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Splunk's score of 64 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Splunk's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Splunk Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 637,139,210 kg CO2e globally. This includes 355,280 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,612,330 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, Scope 3 emissions accounted for a significant 633,781,870 kg CO2e, primarily from categories such as capital goods and business travel. In the United States, Splunk's emissions from Scope 1 and 2 were approximately 2,546,760 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, which applies to all scopes of emissions. This commitment is part of their long-term strategy to address climate change and aligns with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines. Splunk's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, with the SBTi targets reflecting a commitment to net-zero emissions. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability within the software and services sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,980,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 70,206,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Splunk's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Splunk's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 15% last year and increased by approximately 803% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 2% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Splunk'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.
Splunk has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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