- Limited data collection ability for waste and water due to all leased facilities.
- Increases in demand for business travel following the end of COVID-19 restrictions.
Robert Half International Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Robert Half International Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 97.7K tCO2e (Scope 3 market-based without radiative forcing). By scope: Scope 1: 3.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 12.0K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 97.6K tCO2e (market-based without radiative forcing). 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
97.7K tCO2e (Scope 3 market-based without radiative forcing)
2023
Renewable Energy
22.2% of total electricity consumption
of total energy
Water Usage
123.6 megaliters (approximately 36% of global square footage)
2023
Waste
160.7 tons
2023
Energy Use
63.3K MWh
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). | 3.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.0K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 97.6K tCO2e (market-based without radiative forcing) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 23% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions relative to the 2019 baseline.
- 52% reduction per full-time employee in Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting relative to the 2019 baseline.
- 24% of suppliers by spend have had targets validated by SBTi, with a further 12% having committed to do so.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2032 from the 2019 baseline.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 62% per full-time employee by 2032 from the 2019 baseline.
- 50% of suppliers by spend will have SBTs by 2027.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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