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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.

22

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.

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Industry Benchmark

8x8's score of 22 is lower than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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8x8's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, 8x8 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 503,240 kg CO2e in the UK, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 466,800 kg CO2e. The breakdown of these emissions includes business travel at approximately 209,910 kg CO2e and employee commuting at about 196,340 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at around 36,440 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 emissions were not disclosed. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 2,831,090 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions dominating at about 2,792,570 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reduction in emissions year-on-year, particularly in the Scope 3 category. 8x8 has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor have they made any climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. 8x8'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 8x8 is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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8x8 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
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