- Cyber threats
- Data accuracy issues
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
- Ensuring fair and inclusive access to credit
Experian plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Experian plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 214.2 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 2.6 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.8 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 206.8 tCO2e/year. 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
214.2 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, & 3)
2024
Renewable Energy
84% (H1 FY25)
of total energy
Water Usage
35.3K m3/year (data centers)
2024
Waste
719 tons/year (non-hazardous)
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 2.6 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.8 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 206.8 tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 214.2 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, & 3) |
| 2023-04 to 2024-03 | 214.2 thousand tonnes CO2e/year |
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 188.2 thousand tonnes CO2e |
| 2015-04 to 2016-03 | 54.5K tCO2e |
| 2014-04 to 2015-03 | 57.9 thousand tonnes of CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 75% since 2019 baseline
- 84% of electricity from renewable sources in H1 FY25
- 80% of Scope 1 & 2 emissions offset in FY24
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Offset 100% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025
- Increase proportion of women in senior leadership to 40% by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Become carbon neutral in own operations by 2030
- 78% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2029
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Improving Financial HealthData Security, Accuracy, Fairness, Transparency, InclusionEmployee Well-being and DiversitySupply Chain SustainabilityEnvironmental Sustainability (Net Zero)Corporate Governance