Workday, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2005, Workday has established itself in the human capital management (HCM) and financial management sectors, offering innovative solutions that streamline business processes. The company's core products include Workday HCM, Workday Financial Management, and Workday Adaptive Planning, all designed to enhance organisational efficiency and decision-making. What sets Workday apart is its user-friendly interface and robust analytics capabilities, which empower businesses to adapt swiftly to changing market conditions. With a strong market position, Workday has garnered numerous accolades for its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, making it a trusted partner for organisations seeking to optimise their workforce and financial operations.
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In 2024, Workday reported total carbon emissions of approximately 280,005,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,752,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 67,557,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 277,253,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). In the UK, their emissions for the same year were about 9,342,000 kg CO2e, comprising 92,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 182,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 9,249,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Workday is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 33.6% by 2028 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 44% per USD value added within the same timeframe. For business travel, a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions is targeted by FY2026, based on FY2020 levels. The company has also pledged to source 100% renewable electricity annually through FY2030 and aims for 70% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by FY2026. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Workday's proactive approach to sustainability and carbon reduction.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,186,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 17,743,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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