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 around 1,670,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 84,255,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from capital goods (about 7,907,000 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 24,715,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (around 16,595,000 kg CO2e). Datadog has set ambitious near-term targets to achieve net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of this decade, specifically aiming for reductions by 2025. These commitments reflect the company's proactive approach to climate action and sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are solely representative of Datadog, Inc. As the company continues to grow, its focus on reducing carbon emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a commitment to environmental responsibility.
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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.
