Datadog Sustainability Profile
Datadog, Inc., a leading observability and monitoring platform, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with significant presence in North America and Europe. Founded in 2010, Datadog has rapidly evolved within the cloud infrastructure and application performance monitoring industry, achieving notable milestones such as its IPO in 2019. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring (APM), and log management, all designed to provide real-time insights into complex systems. Datadog's unique integration capabilities and user-friendly interface set it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its innovation, Datadog has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and performance visibility.
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Datadog's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Datadog reported total carbon emissions of approximately 86,453,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 529,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,670,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 84,255,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from capital goods (approximately 7,907,000 kg CO2e), business travel (around 24,715,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (approximately 16,595,000 kg CO2e). Datadog has set ambitious near-term reduction targets, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. In 2022, Datadog's total emissions were reported at approximately 18,140,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totalling about 1,814,000 kg CO2e. The significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023 highlights the need for effective strategies to meet their reduction targets. Datadog's climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the data and initiatives are independently sourced from Datadog, Inc. This positions the company as a responsible player in the tech industry, actively working towards sustainability and carbon neutrality.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 335,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,479,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 |
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Datadog's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 29% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Datadog'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.
Datadog 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.
