- Lack of operational control over smaller rented office spaces, resulting in incomplete data for SECR reporting.
- Initial reliance on external consultants for GHG accounting, leading to delays in reporting.
Splunk Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-02 to 2021-01 reporting, Splunk Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 74.4K tCO2e/year (FY20); 19759 tCO2e/year (FY21). By scope: Scope 1: 25 tCO2e/year (FY20); 24 tCO2e/year (FY21); Scope 2: 5.0K tCO2e/year (FY20); 3686 tCO2e/year (FY21); Scope 3: 69.3K tCO2e/year (FY20); 16049 tCO2e/year (FY21). 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
74.4K tCO2e/year (FY20); 19759 tCO2e/year (FY21)
2020-02 to 2021-01
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-02 to 2021-01)
| 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). | 25 tCO2e/year (FY20); 24 tCO2e/year (FY21) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.0K tCO2e/year (FY20); 3686 tCO2e/year (FY21) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 69.3K tCO2e/year (FY20); 16049 tCO2e/year (FY21) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Developed ESG Data Quality Plan and presented it to Splunk’s Audit Committee in December 2021.
- Hired a full-time ESG Data Quality Analyst to manage Splunk’s GHG inventory, data quality controls, reporting mechanisms and disclosure compliance and assurance.
- Retained a third-party external assurance provider to externally assure FY22 greenhouse gas data sets (to be published October 2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Evaluate, develop, and set a suite of shorter-term greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets by the end of Fiscal Year 2023 (Jan 31, 2023).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve global net zero emissions at a 1.5°C pathway by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change