- Increased carbon footprint in 2023 due to increased travel and growth in the Stationery business.
- Need to further improve representation of underrepresented groups in the workforce.
The Knot Worldwide
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, The Knot Worldwide disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.2K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 146 tCO2e; Scope 2: 595 tCO2e; Scope 3: 19.5K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
20.2K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
3%
of total energy
Energy Use
7.0K Gigajoules
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 146 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 595 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 19.5K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.2K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 16.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Formalized carbon reduction goals and committed to net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions from 226 tCO2e to 146 tCO2e.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Establish accountability metric to measure inclusivity and belonging by 2025.
- 100% recycled paper for stationery business by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingEnvironmental SustainabilityGovernance and Compliance