We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint in partnership with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which provides a framework and guidance for companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science. Through this commitment, Scorpion submitted a science-based target in 2023, to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Scopes 1 and 2 include emissions related to heating for seven facilities, emissions related to leaks in HVAC systems, chillers, refrigerators, and purchased electricity use. We also aim to align 85% of Purchased Goods and Services spend to suppliers with science-based targets by 2026.
Since publishing our targets in 2023, we have worked to reduce emissions by actively monitoring our environmental management solutions and transitioning our Valencia, CA flagship location to green electricity. We’ve already seen a 22% reduction in our operational emissions and aim to continue minimizing our footprint and engaging with suppliers to reach our targets.
| Scope 1 | Scope 2 | Scope 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline (2021) | 127 | 792.7 | 14,842.40 |
| 2023 | 233.2 | 482.1 | 14,854.30 |
Scorpion is also currently on track to meet its indirect emissions carbon reduction target, as its top three suppliers (Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Adobe) represent 86% of spend and have set net zero or science-based targets for carbon reduction.
Michael Kline, Scorpion President, said, “Our commitment to carbon reduction through the Science Based Targets initiative reinforces our dedication to sustainability and business resiliency. As a leading digital marketing provider, we actively work to reduce our carbon footprint, supporting a future that aligns both business success and a healthier planet. Collaboration with our employees, customers, and partners is key to driving this meaningful change.”
Scorpion’s science-based target will serve as a guiding framework for our carbon reduction initiatives, ensuring a systematic and measured approach leading up to 2030. To achieve these targets, we are prioritizing data quality improvement, disclosure, and transitioning additional facilities to renewable electricity to progress on our SBTi target.
Key initiatives include improving data quality for both operational and value chain emissions, and sourcing actual consumption data for electricity, natural gas, and fugitive and process-related emissions.
The Science Based Targets initiative drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling companies to set science-based emissions reduction targets. It defines and promotes best practices in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science, and provides technical assistance and expert resources to companies who set science-based targets in line with the latest climate science. More than 1,500 businesses around the world have approved targets through SBTi2.
