Workday Sustainability Profile
Workday, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2005, Workday has established itself in the human capital management (HCM) and financial management sectors, offering innovative solutions that streamline business processes. The company's core products include Workday HCM, Workday Financial Management, and Workday Adaptive Planning, all designed to enhance organisational efficiency and decision-making. What sets Workday apart is its user-friendly interface and robust analytics capabilities, which empower businesses to adapt swiftly to changing market conditions. With a strong market position, Workday has garnered numerous accolades for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, making it a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their workforce and financial operations.
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Workday's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Workday reported total carbon emissions of approximately 267,485,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 2,584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 82,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 264,901,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the value chain, such as business travel and employee commuting. In the UK, Workday's emissions for 2025 totalled approximately 8,347,000 kg CO2e, with 74,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 186,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,273,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Workday has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 33.6% by 2028 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 44% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Workday is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2030 and aims to cut absolute Scope 3 business travel emissions by 25% by FY2026 from a FY2020 base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Workday's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing their overall carbon footprint.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 760,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,580,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 14,622,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Workday's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Workday's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2015, 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 22% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Workday'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.
Workday 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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