Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,041 tCO2e/year (Total GHG Emissions)
Scope 1 Emissions:775 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3,266 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:8% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:46,011.69 GJ/year
Waste Generated:2.42 tons/year (e-waste in EU)
Carbon Intensity:1.82 m tCO2e/$ million revenue in USD (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Our Planet (Environmental)
- Our People (Social)
- Our Purpose (Governance)
Environmental Achievements
- Measured Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions and are working towards measuring Scope 3 emissions.
- Selected a company-wide ESG data management platform for GHG emissions accounting (implementation in 2023).
- Reduced total GHG emissions by 68% from 2019 baseline.
- Recycled 2.42 tons of e-waste in the EU, diverting it from landfills.
- Planted more than 4,300 trees through a partnership with Grow-Trees.
Social Achievements
- Received a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for the sixth consecutive year.
- Endorsed for the third consecutive year by Disability:IN as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
- Dun & Bradstreet employees donated 8,702 hours to their communities through Volunteer Time Off.
- Employee engagement scores consistently high, especially in Manager Support, Career Development, and Internal Communication.
Governance Achievements
- Received TRUSTe Privacy Verified seal for adherence to Privacy Shield Principles.
- Launched ESG dataset covering over 74 million companies in 185 countries.
- Joined the United Nations Global Compact on March 30, 2023.
- 0 incidences of corruption in 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Identifying and measuring Scope 3 emissions globally.
- Fully aligning with SASB, GRI, and TCFD recommendations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing a company-wide ESG data management platform.
- Setting sustainability goals aligned with company operations and global standards.
- Actively monitoring new developments and requirements in the ESG space.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Using Dun & Bradstreet’s Risk Analytics solution to assess environmental risks of potential suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ENERGY STAR, TRUSTe Privacy Verified, ISO 27001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- D&B ESG Intelligence suite of products
Awards & Recognition
- ENERGY STAR
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality
- Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
- Great Place to Work
- CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark
- Good MPF Employer 5 Years+ Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3,489 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:321 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3,168 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:22%
Total Energy Consumption:37,130.28 GJ/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:20.94 tons/year (EU); global data collection initiated in 2023
Carbon Intensity:1.63 tCO2e/$ million revenue in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Our Purpose
- Our Planet
- Our People
Environmental Achievements
- Committed to setting a science-based target with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- Maintained ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems certification covering 17% of global operations
- Implemented an ESG data management platform for GHG emissions accounting
Social Achievements
- Received the Human Rights Campaign Equality 100 Award
- Team members donated 13,527 hours to their communities through Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Governance Achievements
- Released a Code of Conduct and Ethics for Third Parties
- Launched a Privacy, Data Transparency, and AI Trust Centre
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero emissions (target year not specified)
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Integrating materiality results into strategic growth
- Modernizing policies, processes, and procedures
- Assessing data and analytics to set external targets
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Data security
- Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction
- Implementing robust cybersecurity measures
- Investing in DEI training and programs, including ERGs
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Quarterly business reviews with rotating set of vendors; 19% of new suppliers screened using environmental and social criteria
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct and Ethics for Third Parties
- Use of Dun & Bradstreet’s Risk Analytics solution
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Changing weather patterns
Transition Risks
- Current and emerging regulation
- Introduction of carbon price or emissions limit
- Climate-related litigation
- Negative perception
- Changing customer demands
- Transitioning to lower emissions technology
Opportunities
- New demand for climate-related services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 9001, ENERGY STAR, CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Alignment with UN SDGs is described in the report
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- D&B Climate Risk Insights
Awards & Recognition
- Human Rights Campaign Equality 100 Award
- TrustRadius Tech Cares award
- Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
- Good MPF Employer Award (Hong Kong)
- Great Place to Work (India and Switzerland)
- Emerging Employer Star award (University of North Florida)