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Appen, officially known as Appen Limited, is a leading provider in the computer and related services industry, headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1996, the company has established itself as a key player in the field of data collection and annotation, essential for training artificial intelligence and machine learning models. With a global presence, Appen operates in major regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, catering to a diverse clientele.
The company offers unique services such as data sourcing, data annotation, and linguistic consulting, which are crucial for enhancing AI capabilities. Appen's commitment to quality and its extensive crowd of skilled contributors set it apart in the competitive landscape. Recognised for its innovative approach, Appen has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to leverage AI technology effectively.
69
DitchCarbon score
+31 vs industry average
Appen’s score of 69 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.246
20182025
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Appen's reported carbon emissions
Appen, an Australian company in the Computer and related services industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,588,000 kg CO2e in 2025. This included about 12,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 2,647,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and around 11,929,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, Appen's total carbon emissions were approximately 14,737,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 283,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 1,945,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and around 12,509,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 15,455,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 309,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 1,631,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 13,515,000 kg CO2e.
Appen has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its operations and supply chain by 2030. Additionally, the company previously set a target for net-zero emissions across its operations by 2025. Appen has been a BA1.5 member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) since 2023, though its near-term and net-zero commitments with SBTi are currently marked as "Commitment removed" or "Expired commitment".
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Appen’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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