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LinkedIn Corporation

LinkedIn Corporation, commonly known as LinkedIn, is a leading professional networking platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2002, LinkedIn has transformed the way professionals connect, share, and advance their careers, boasting over 900 million members globally. The company primarily operates in the technology and social media industries, focusing on career development, recruitment solutions, and professional networking. LinkedIn's core offerings include its social networking site, job search functionalities, and premium subscription services, which provide users with unique insights and tools for career advancement. Notable achievements include its acquisition by Microsoft in 2016, which has further solidified its market position as a dominant player in the professional networking space. With a commitment to fostering professional growth and connectivity, LinkedIn continues to innovate and expand its services to meet the evolving needs of its users.

DitchCarbon Score

How does LinkedIn Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

LinkedIn Corporation's score of 50 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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LinkedIn Corporation's reported carbon emissions

LinkedIn Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is challenging to assess their direct impact on climate change through emissions metrics. However, the company is likely engaged in various climate commitments typical of the tech industry, focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental footprints. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate action, LinkedIn may be expected to align with broader corporate sustainability trends, although specific initiatives or targets have not been disclosed.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. LinkedIn Corporation's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for LinkedIn Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

LinkedIn Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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