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Xero Limited, commonly known as Xero, is a leading player in the computer and related services industry, headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 2006, Xero has rapidly evolved to become a prominent provider of cloud-based accounting software, primarily serving small to medium-sized enterprises across various regions, including Australia, the UK, and North America.
Xero's core offerings include user-friendly accounting solutions that streamline financial management, invoicing, and payroll processes. What sets Xero apart is its commitment to innovation and integration, allowing businesses to connect seamlessly with a wide range of third-party applications. With millions of subscribers globally, Xero has established a strong market position, recognised for its exceptional customer service and robust functionality, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking efficient financial solutions.
+36 vs industry average
Xero’s score of 74 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Xero, headquartered in New Zealand, reported approximately 89.6 million kg CO2e in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2026. This includes approximately 23,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, 764,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 location-based emissions, and approximately 88.8 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
For 2025, Xero reported approximately 67.9 million kg CO2e in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, comprising around 10,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 681,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 location-based emissions, and approximately 67.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, Xero's total emissions were approximately 35.2 million kg CO2e, with around 782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 13.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2023, the company reported approximately 12 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
Xero has set ambitious climate commitments, including a goal to achieve Net-Zero emissions no later than FY2050. The company also aims for a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a FY2020 baseline by FY2030, and a 17% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a FY2020 baseline by FY2030. Additionally, Xero commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year. The company also targets a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and business travel within the same timeframe, and aims for 67.4% of its suppliers (by emissions) to have science-based targets by FY2029. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, as verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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58.8% reduction in Scope 1
Xero Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 58.8% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year.
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35% reduction in scope 3 upstream
Xero Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and business travel 35% within the same time…
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58.8% reduction in Scope 2
Xero Limited commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 58.8% by FY2034 from a FY2024 base year.
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