8x8
8x8, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based communication solutions, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1987, the company has evolved to specialise in voice, video, chat, and contact centre services, catering to businesses of all sizes. 8x8's unique offerings, such as its integrated communications platform, enable seamless collaboration and enhanced customer engagement. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, consistently ranking among the top players in the unified communications industry. With a commitment to delivering reliable and scalable solutions, 8x8 continues to set benchmarks in the market, making it a preferred choice for organisations seeking to optimise their communication strategies.
DitchCarbon Score
How does 8x8'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
8x8's score of 0 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
8x8's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, 8x8 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 503,240 kg CO2e in the UK. This figure includes 36,440 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 466,800 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses significant contributions from business travel (209,910 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (196,340 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company's total emissions were about 2,831,090 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial reduction in emissions over the year. In 2020, total emissions were reported at approximately 4,166,160 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for the majority at 4,091,310 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services (2,121,280 kg CO2e) and business travel (1,829,120 kg CO2e). Despite these reductions, 8x8 has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to focus on managing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of its total emissions.
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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.
8x8 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.
