Public Profile

Yahoo

Yahoo Inc., commonly referred to as Yahoo, is a prominent American multinational technology company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 1994, Yahoo has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the internet services industry, particularly in areas such as search engines, digital media, and online advertising. With a diverse portfolio that includes Yahoo Mail, Yahoo News, and Yahoo Finance, the company offers unique services that cater to millions of users worldwide. Yahoo's innovative approach to content delivery and user engagement has solidified its position as a trusted source of information and entertainment. Over the years, Yahoo has achieved notable milestones, including its early dominance in web search and its acquisition by Verizon Communications in 2017. Today, Yahoo continues to be a significant force in the digital landscape, serving a global audience with its comprehensive suite of online services.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Yahoo'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Yahoo's score of 13 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Yahoo's reported carbon emissions

Yahoo has not publicly disclosed any recent carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. As of now, there are no available figures regarding their Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, which encompass direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with their operations. In the absence of specific emissions data, it is important to note that Yahoo's climate commitments and initiatives are not detailed in the provided information. This lack of transparency may reflect broader industry trends where companies are increasingly being called upon to disclose their environmental impact and set ambitious climate goals. As the conversation around corporate sustainability continues to evolve, Yahoo's future commitments to reducing carbon emissions will be crucial in aligning with global climate targets and expectations from stakeholders.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Yahoo's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Yahoo is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Yahoo is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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