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Xero

Xero Limited, commonly known as Xero, is a leading cloud-based accounting software provider headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 2006, Xero has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and North America, establishing itself as a key player in the financial technology industry. Xero offers a suite of innovative products designed to simplify accounting for small to medium-sized businesses. Its unique features, such as real-time collaboration and automated bank feeds, set it apart from traditional accounting solutions. With a strong market position, Xero has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the fastest-growing software companies globally. The platform's commitment to user-friendly design and robust functionality continues to drive its success in the competitive accounting software landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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55

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Xero's score of 55 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

98%

Xero's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Xero reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 772,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 35,180,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 30,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, their Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (6,459,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (2,413,000 kg CO2e). Xero has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from FY20 levels by FY30, alongside a 17% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same period. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by no later than FY50. These targets reflect Xero's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change. Overall, Xero's emissions data and reduction initiatives underscore its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while promoting environmental responsibility within the software and services sector.

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Scope 1
400,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
20,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
15,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Xero is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Xero is committed to some reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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