- Senior leadership buy-in as a barrier to responsible tech adoption.
- Managing risk across a global business.
- Maintaining a strong culture with over 11,500 employees.
Thoughtworks, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Thoughtworks, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 476 tCO2e (Scope 1), 2500 tCO2e (Scope 2 Location Based), 2352 tCO2e (Scope 2 Market Based), 9007+1552+391+15+6949+4157 = 23561 tCO2e (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 476 tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.5K tCO2e (Location Based) 2352 tCO2e (Market Based); Scope 3: 23.6K 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
476 tCO2e (Scope 1), 2500 tCO2e (Scope 2 Location Based), 2352 tCO2e (Scope 2 Market Based), 9007+1552+391+15+6949+4157 = 23561 tCO2e (Scope 3)
2022
Renewable Energy
8.15% of total energy use
of total energy
Waste
15 tons
2022
Energy Use
29.0K GJ
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 476 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.5K tCO2e (Location Based) 2352 tCO2e (Market Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 23.6K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- One team achieved a ~60% reduction in cloud computing emissions using the Cloud Carbon Footprint tool.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Make concrete progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase rigor around climate risk management planning.
- Further develop the portfolio of digital public goods.
🔭 Long-term
- Continue to provide a welcoming and cultivating environment for Thoughtworkers.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity and inclusionSocial changeResponsible techClimate actionGovernanceGrowing our talent