Workday
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 2024, Workday reported total carbon emissions of approximately 280,005,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 2,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 67,557,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 277,253,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In the UK, the company’s emissions for the same year totalled about 9,342,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 92,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 182,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 9,249,000 kg CO2e. Workday has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has also established near-term targets, including a 33.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Workday aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 44% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2030 and reducing Scope 3 business travel emissions by 25% by FY2026 from a FY2020 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Workday's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Workday, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,186,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,743,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Workday is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
