Climate Change Data

Thoughtworks, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:476 tCO2e (Scope 1), 2500 tCO2e (Scope 2 Location Based), 2352 tCO2e (Scope 2 Market Based), 9007+1552+391+15+6949+4157 = 23561 tCO2e (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:476 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2500 tCO2e (Location Based), 2352 tCO2e (Market Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:23561 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:8.15% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:29,024.81 GJ
Waste Generated:15 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Social change
  • Responsible tech
  • Climate action
  • Governance
  • Growing our talent

Environmental Achievements

  • One team achieved a ~60% reduction in cloud computing emissions using the Cloud Carbon Footprint tool.

Social Achievements

  • Reached 40% women and underrepresented gender minorities in technology roles.
  • Launched Bahmni Lite, extending the reach of the open-source Hospital Information Management System.
  • Partnered with organizations to address social issues like human trafficking and police misconduct.
  • Created the CopWatch app to support the rights of First Nation Australians.

Governance Achievements

  • Completed an ESG materiality study to align priorities with stakeholders.
  • Revised the Code of Conduct and rolled it out across the organization.
  • Implemented a next-generation antivirus platform and a new security framework.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Continue to provide a welcoming and cultivating environment for Thoughtworkers.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase rigor around climate risk management planning.
  • Further develop the portfolio of digital public goods.
Short-term Goals:
  • Make concrete progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental Challenges

  • Senior leadership buy-in as a barrier to responsible tech adoption.
  • Managing risk across a global business.
  • Maintaining a strong culture with over 11,500 employees.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Communication and upskilling to promote responsible tech.
  • Integrating compliance and risk management into daily operations.
  • Codifying commitments to integrity, respect, responsibility, and transparency.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement policy (internal)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, SBTi, CDP, UNGC, Valuable 500

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Cloud Carbon Footprint tool
  • Bahmni Lite

Awards & Recognition

  • Great Place to Work™ certification in 14 countries
  • Various awards related to diversity, equity, and inclusion