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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Workday's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Workday's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Workday's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Workday reported total carbon emissions of approximately 247,660,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 277,253,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, Workday plans to reduce absolute Scope 3 business travel emissions by 25% by fiscal 2026, using fiscal 2020 as a baseline. In terms of operational emissions, Workday's Scope 1 emissions were about 2,752,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 67,557,000 kg CO2e. The company is also committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by fiscal 2026. Workday's long-term strategy includes sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2030, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate practices. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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34,330,000
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Scope 3
69,341,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Workday's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Workday is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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

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