Splunk

Splunk's reported carbon emissions

Splunk, a US-based company operating in the computer and related services industry (72), has reported its carbon emissions for recent fiscal years. In 2023, the company's total reported emissions were approximately 637,139,210 kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. For Scope 1 emissions in 2023, Splunk reported a total of approximately 355,280 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 261,540 kg CO2e of fugitive emissions and 93,740 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, amounted to approximately 2,614,330 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling approximately 633,599,810 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the largest contributor at approximately 616,395,720 kg CO2e, followed by business travel at approximately 9,537,040 kg CO2e. In the preceding year, 2022, Splunk's total emissions were approximately 749,018,960 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 374,120 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 2,437,170 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 745,540,890 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of approximately 15,139,210 kg CO2e. This included approximately 23,610 kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 2,703,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 11,031,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. It is noted that data for purchased goods and services within Scope 3 was missing for this year. Splunk has made climate commitments, including a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This target is officially recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). While specific reduction percentages are not detailed, the company's commitment aligns with long-term climate goals. Splunk is also a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, signifying alignment with the most ambitious decarbonisation pathway. It is important to note that Splunk's emissions data and targets are cascaded from Splunk Inc. itself, with no indication of data being inherited from a parent organisation at this reporting level.