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.
+44 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Workday's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Workday reported total carbon emissions of approximately 267.5 million kg CO2e, comprising 2,584,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 82,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 264,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including all relevant scopes. Workday is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 3 business travel emissions by 25% by fiscal 2026, using fiscal 2020 as a baseline. Additionally, the company aims for 70% of its suppliers, by spend on purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2026. The company has also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2030, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices. These initiatives align with industry standards and demonstrate Workday's proactive stance in addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Workday’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2026
25% reduction in scope 3 upstream
to reduce absolute scope 3 business travel emissions by 25% by fiscal 2026 from a fiscal 2020 base.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
7 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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