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Xerox Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Xerox Corporation, a leader in the document management and printing solutions industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has evolved significantly, pioneering innovations such as the photocopier and digital printing technologies. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Xerox continues to shape the landscape of business communications. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including multifunction printers, managed print services, and document outsourcing solutions. What sets Xerox apart is its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, providing clients with tailored solutions that enhance productivity. Recognised for its strong market position, Xerox has received numerous accolades for innovation and customer service, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the evolving digital age.

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67

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Xerox Corporation's score of 67 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Xerox Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Xerox Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,444,663,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 71,495,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 38,935,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,426,630,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (869,347,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (402,890,000 kg CO2e). Xerox has set an ambitious commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, encompassing all scopes of emissions (1, 2, and 3). This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. The net zero target was established in 2023, indicating a proactive approach to sustainability. The emissions data for 2022 shows that Xerox's global emissions were approximately 1,576,884,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 86,078,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 44,157,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which were reported at 1,576,884,000 kg CO2e, indicating areas for potential improvement. Xerox's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Xerox Holdings Corporation, which oversees the company's sustainability initiatives. The commitment to net zero and the detailed emissions reporting underscore Xerox's role in the broader context of corporate responsibility and climate action within the technology sector.

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201620222023
Scope 1
123,284,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
112,627,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,544,146,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Xerox Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xerox Corporation's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Xerox Corporation's Location?

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

Xerox Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Xerox Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 7% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
28%
Use of Sold Products
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Employee Commuting
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Xerox Corporation'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.

Xerox Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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