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Teradata Sustainability Profile

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Teradata Corporation, commonly referred to as Teradata, is a leading provider of data and analytics solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1979, the company has established itself as a key player in the data warehousing and analytics industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Teradata's core offerings include advanced data management, analytics, and cloud solutions, which are designed to help organisations harness the power of their data for strategic decision-making. What sets Teradata apart is its ability to integrate large volumes of data from diverse sources, enabling businesses to gain actionable insights. With a strong market position, Teradata has received numerous accolades for its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for enterprises seeking to optimise their data strategies.

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58

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Teradata's score of 58 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Teradata's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Teradata reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85.7 million kg CO2e, comprising 142,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 82.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 81.9 million kg CO2e. Teradata has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, based on 2021 levels. Additionally, Teradata has committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Teradata Corporation, with no cascading from a parent organization. Teradata's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on comprehensive emissions reduction across all scopes to mitigate climate impact effectively.

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Scope 1
147,000
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000,000
Scope 2
19,048,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Teradata's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Teradata'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 Teradata is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Teradata's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Teradata's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 17% last year and decreased by approximately 63% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 44% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
44%
Use of Sold Products
29%
Business Travel
11%
Employee Commuting
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Capital Goods
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Teradata'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.

Teradata has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
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