- Enhanced emissions-reporting and reduction obligations
- Acute and chronic physical risks: Natural disasters or effects of climate change
- Shifts in client preferences, resulting in demand for more sustainable operations
- Lack of investment in new technologies
- Assessing and managing carbon-related risks in third parties
Conduent, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Conduent, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 380.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 123 combined). By scope: Scope 1: 13.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 38.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 351.8K 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
380.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 123 combined)
2023
Renewable Energy
18%
of total energy
Water Usage
17.36 thousand cubic meters/year
2023
Energy Use
536.7K GJ/year
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). | 13.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 38.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 351.8K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 380.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 123 combined) |
| 2022 | 47.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 4.0K tCO2e (Scope 1) 57265 tCO2e (Scope 2) 833 tCO2e (Scope 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 52% reduction in Scope 2 emissions since base year of 2019, achieving our target
- 101.8M lbs total paper recycled since 2017
- 27 facilities with IT infrastructure consolidated into our 2 primary data centers since 2019
- 5,695 servers decommissioned through modernization and optimization efforts
- 18% YOY reduction in Scope 2 emissions in 2023, largely driven by matured GHG reporting
- 6,836 items of e-waste recycled
- 18% of energy from renewable sources
- 13.9M lbs. office paper recycled
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop near-term GHG reduction targets and action plans for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions as part of our SBTi commitment.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 40-50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030 over 2019 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GHG emissionsEnergy efficiency and renewablesOpportunities in clean technologyElectronic waste and other recyclingConduent associate experienceDiversity, equity and inclusionGiving back in our local communitiesBusiness ethicsData privacy and securityBusiness continuity and enterprise risk managementSustainable procurement