Public Profile

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.

20

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

8x8's score of 20 is lower than 92% 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, with Scope 2 emissions accounting for about 36,440 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions contributing approximately 466,800 kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, significant sources included business travel at about 209,910 kg CO2e and employee commuting at approximately 196,340 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,831,090 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1,440 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 37,080 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 2,792,570 kg CO2e. This indicates a substantial reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services. Despite these figures, 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 monitor its emissions across all scopes, aiming to enhance its sustainability practices in the telecommunications industry.

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. 8x8 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.

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.

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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