Workday
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.
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Workday's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Workday reported total carbon emissions of approximately 280,005,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,752,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 67,557,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 277,253,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In the UK, the company recorded total emissions of about 9,342,000 kg CO2e, comprising 92,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 182,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,249,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Workday has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 33.6% by 2028, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 44% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Workday also commits to reducing business travel emissions by 25% by FY2026 from a FY2020 base year and ensuring that 70% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by FY2026. These commitments are part of Workday's broader strategy to transition to a sustainable future, with a focus on sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2030. The emissions data and targets are sourced from Workday, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,186,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 122,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 22,796,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Workday is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
