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Bytedance Inc.

Bytedance Inc., a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, has rapidly established itself as a powerhouse in the digital media and artificial intelligence sectors since its founding in 2012. With a strong presence in major operational regions including Asia, Europe, and North America, Bytedance is renowned for its innovative approach to content creation and distribution. The company’s flagship products, such as TikTok and Douyin, have revolutionised social media engagement, offering unique algorithms that personalise user experiences. Bytedance's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in user growth and global reach. With a focus on creativity and community, Bytedance continues to shape the future of digital interaction.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bytedance 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.

23

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

Bytedance Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bytedance Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Bytedance Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available data regarding its carbon emissions or specific climate commitments. As such, there are no reported figures for emissions in kg CO2e, nor are there defined reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their sustainability strategy. In the absence of concrete emissions data, it is essential to note that many companies in the tech industry are increasingly focusing on sustainability and climate action. This often includes commitments to reduce carbon footprints, enhance energy efficiency, and invest in renewable energy sources. Bytedance may be engaging in similar practices, but without specific information, it is difficult to provide detailed insights into their climate commitments or performance. As the industry evolves, it is anticipated that Bytedance will align with global standards for climate action, potentially adopting frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to guide their future sustainability efforts.

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

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.

Bytedance Inc. 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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