Snap Inc., commonly known as Snap, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2011, Snap has revolutionised the social media landscape with its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that allows users to share ephemeral content. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of augmented reality features and innovative advertising solutions that set it apart in the competitive social media industry. Snap's unique offerings, such as Snap Map and Spectacles, enhance user engagement and provide brands with creative marketing opportunities. With a strong market position, Snap continues to attract millions of active users, making it a key player in the digital communication and advertising sectors.
How does Snap'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.
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Snap's score of 57 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Snap Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 249,792,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,822,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,526,460 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 239,009,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Snap's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at about 133,667,000 kg CO2e in 2019, increasing to approximately 274,217,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Snap has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and the use of sold products per unit of value added by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Snap is also a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 4,656,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,284,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 124,727,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Snap is participating in some 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.