Global warming places life on earth in danger, posing a threat to fresh water, food, and energy supplies. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are the primary cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are GHGs produced by the combustion of oil, fossil fuels, and other sources.
Approximately 2% to 3% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions is generated by the technology and communication industry. GHG emissions are produced by industry operations such as energy consumption, product manufacture, and product use. According to the International Telecommunication Union, digital technology has the potential to reduce world carbon emissions by roughly 17%. Technology companies can help other industries improve their operational efficiency by cutting GHG emissions.
Xerox Corp (Xerox), is a provider of document management and business solutions. The company’s major products includes copiers, sensors, printers, scanners, and digital presses. In 2020, the company reported total GHG emissions of around 1.25 million tonnes CO2 equivalents (MtCO2eq), down 16% from 2019.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are the three categories of GHG emissions. Scope 1 emissions result from sources that the firm owns or controls, such as fuel burnt by the company's vehicles. Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased energy, such as the electricity needed to power the company's facilities, are referred to as Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions refer to the company's other indirect emissions beyond the company’s direct operations and occur in the company’s value chain, such as the upstream transportation and distribution, business travel and purchased goods and services. In 2020, calculated Scope 3 emissions for Xerox decreased by 15.4% compared to 2019.
Scope 3 emissions account for most of Xerox’s overall GHG emissions, accounting for 91.4% of total GHG emissions (1.14 MtCO2eq) in 2020. In 2020, the company's Scope 1 emissions fell by 19%, and Scope 2 emissions fell by 32%.
Xerox has set a target to reduce 60% Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 35% Scope 3 emissions by 2030.
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