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Ask Jeeves, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Ask Jeeves, Inc., commonly known as Ask.com, is a prominent player in the online search engine industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1996, the company has evolved significantly, transitioning from a question-and-answer format to a more traditional search engine model, while maintaining its unique focus on user-friendly information retrieval. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, Ask.com offers a range of services, including web search, image search, and local search functionalities. Its distinctive approach to search, emphasising natural language processing, sets it apart from competitors. Over the years, Ask.com has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships that enhance its search capabilities and user experience, solidifying its position in the digital landscape.

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How does Ask Jeeves, Inc.'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.

30

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Ask Jeeves, Inc.'s score of 30 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ask Jeeves, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from IAC Inc.

Ask Jeeves, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of IAC Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Ask Jeeves, Inc., it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, IAC Inc. This cascading of data suggests that any climate initiatives or targets would align with IAC Inc.'s broader sustainability strategies. As of now, Ask Jeeves, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or initiatives such as those outlined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The lack of emissions data and reduction initiatives highlights a potential area for growth in the company's environmental strategy.

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2023
Scope 1
5,536,000
Scope 2
11,838,000
Scope 3
-

How Carbon Intensive is Ask Jeeves, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ask Jeeves, Inc.'s primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ask Jeeves, Inc.'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 Ask Jeeves, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ask Jeeves, Inc.'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.

Ask Jeeves, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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