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Workday, Inc., a leading provider in the computer and related services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a pioneer in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia, Workday serves a diverse range of industries.
The company's core offerings include Workday Financial Management and Workday Human Capital Management, both renowned for their user-friendly interfaces and robust analytics capabilities. Workday's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a market leader, consistently recognised for its customer satisfaction and strong performance in the cloud software sector. Notable achievements include numerous awards for product excellence and a growing list of Fortune 500 clients, underscoring its significant impact on modern business operations.
79
DitchCarbon score
+41 vs industry average
Workday’s score of 79 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.246
20182025
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Workday's reported carbon emissions
Workday, a US-based company in the Computer and related services industry, reported its total greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 as approximately 349.85 million kg CO2e. This figure includes about 2.58 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 82.37 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 264.90 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking back, Workday's total emissions were approximately 347.53 million kg CO2e in 2024, 313.61 million kg CO2e in 2023, and 219.21 million kg CO2e in 2022. For 2021, total emissions were around 277.96 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 1.47 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 40.58 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based, from purchased electricity), and 235.90 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2020, total emissions were approximately 299.81 million kg CO2e, with around 1.73 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 36.61 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 298.08 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Workday has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. Workday, Inc. has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, consistent with a 1.5°C pathway, to continue annually sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2030. They also commit to reduce absolute Scope 3 business travel GHG emissions by 25% by FY2026 from a FY2020 base year and that 70% of its suppliers by spend covering purchased goods & services and capital goods will have science-based targets by FY2026.
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Workday’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2026
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Workday, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 business travel GHG emissions 25% by FY2026 from a FY2020 base year.
Behind target25%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Workday’s sustainability data and climate commitments
For 2025, Workday reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 349.85 million kg CO2e. The largest portion, roughly 264.90 million kg CO2e, came from Scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions accounted for about 82.37 million kg CO2e, while Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.58 million kg CO2e. This data highlights the significant contribution of Workday's value chain to its overall carbon footprint within the Computer and related services (72) sector.
Data year: 2025
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