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Thoughtworks, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Thoughtworks, Inc., a global technology consultancy, is headquartered in the United States and operates in key regions across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a leader in the software development and IT services industry, focusing on agile software delivery, digital transformation, and technology modernisation. Thoughtworks is renowned for its innovative approach to software solutions, offering services that include custom software development, cloud services, and data analytics. Its commitment to social and economic justice sets it apart in the market, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. With a strong emphasis on technology and design, Thoughtworks has achieved notable recognition, consistently ranking among the top firms in the industry for its expertise and client satisfaction.

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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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

Thoughtworks, Inc.'s score of 71 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thoughtworks, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Thoughtworks Holding, Inc.

Thoughtworks, Inc., headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Thoughtworks commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by the year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from approximately 2% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which include those from business travel and purchased goods and services, Thoughtworks targets an impressive reduction of 87% per full-time employee by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Thoughtworks' commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from Thoughtworks Holding, Inc., reflecting the company's position as a current subsidiary within a larger corporate family.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
957,000
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000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
1,976,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
44,144,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Thoughtworks, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thoughtworks, Inc.'s primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Thoughtworks, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Thoughtworks, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 62% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
65%
Purchased Goods and Services
47%
Capital Goods
16%
Employee Commuting
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Thoughtworks, Inc.'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.

Thoughtworks, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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