- Increased business costs.
- Difficulty in accurately comparing year-on-year carbon emissions due to changes in calculation methodologies and Scope 3 expansion.
- Lack of team volunteering activities.
Wholegrain Digital
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, Wholegrain Digital disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 27.7 tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 0.679 tCO2e; Scope 2: 0.254 tCO2e; Scope 3: 26.773 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
27.7 tonnes CO2e
2022-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| 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). | 0.679 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.254 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 26.773 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 27.7 tonnes CO2e |
| 2021-2022 | 11.3 tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon positive status (Scopes 1 and 2), although total emissions increased due to a more comprehensive Scope 3 calculation.
- Planted 14,194 trees, bringing the total to around 60,000.
- 96% of client websites hosted on green hosting providers (up from 78% in 2021-2022).
- Average client website homepage carbon footprint remained consistent at 0.4g CO2 (using Website Carbon v3 methodology).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve Scope 3 emissions reporting.
- Introduce a new rating system for Website Carbon.
📅 Medium-term
- Go beyond carbon neutral across all three emissions scopes by the end of 2023/24 financial year.
🔭 Long-term
- Accelerate the creation of a more humane web.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Digital SustainabilityTeam CultureOperationsClients