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Appen Sustainability Profile

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Appen, officially known as Appen Limited, is a leading provider of human-annotated data for machine learning and artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Australia, the company operates globally, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1996, Appen has achieved notable milestones, including its successful IPO in 2015, which solidified its position in the tech industry. Specialising in data collection, data annotation, and linguistic services, Appen offers unique solutions that enhance AI training processes. Their extensive crowd-sourced workforce ensures high-quality, diverse data tailored to client needs. Recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation, Appen has established itself as a trusted partner for major tech companies, contributing significantly to advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.

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58

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Appen's score of 58 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Appen's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Appen, headquartered in Australia, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The total emissions for the global operations amounted to approximately 14,737,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 196,663,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 58,546,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 12,509,000 kg CO2e. Notably, in Australia, the company recorded Scope 2 emissions of about 37,900 kg CO2e. Appen has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across its operations by 2025, specifically targeting Scope 1 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to long-term reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a goal to achieve net zero across all scopes by 2050. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that all reported figures are derived directly from Appen Limited. As part of its sustainability strategy, Appen is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance its environmental performance in the software and services sector.

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Scope 1
226,000
000,000
000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
1,051,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
15,070,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Appen's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Appen's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Appen's Location?

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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 Appen is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Appen's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Appen's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 17% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 5% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Employee Commuting
13%
Upstream Leased Assets
7%
Business Travel
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Appen's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Appen has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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