GlobalData Plc

Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data

📊 Latest report period: 2020🗂️ Report periods on file: 2020

In its 2020 reporting, GlobalData Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 337 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 85 tCO2e; Scope 2: 241 tCO2e; Scope 3: 12 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
337 tCO2e
2020
⚙️
Energy Use
1.6M kWh
2020

📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)

ScopeWhat it coversReported value
Scope 1Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions).85 tCO2e
Scope 2Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling.241 tCO2e
Scope 3Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.).12 tCO2e

New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.

✅ Reported Environmental Achievements

🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets

📅 Medium-term

  • Progress towards a medium-term Adjusted EBITDA margin target of between 35% and 40%
  • Accelerate organic revenue growth to at least 10% annually.

🌱 ESG Focus Areas

PeopleClientsEnvironmentSocial Investment

⚠️ Challenges & Risks +

  • Tough commercial and operational challenges in 2020 due to COVID-19, particularly impacting events revenue.
  • Meeting ambitious organic revenue growth targets was challenging due to COVID-19's suppression of economic activity.

📋 Report Information

Reporting Period: 2020