Datadog, Inc., a leading player in the computer and related services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, Datadog has rapidly established itself as a key provider of cloud monitoring and analytics solutions, catering to businesses seeking to optimise their IT infrastructure.
With a focus on application performance monitoring, log management, and security, Datadog's unique platform integrates seamlessly with various cloud services, enabling real-time visibility across complex environments. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2019, solidifying its position in the market.
Recognised for its innovative approach, Datadog serves a diverse clientele, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, making it a trusted partner in the digital transformation journey.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Datadog's reported carbon emissions
Datadog, a US-based company in the computer and related services sector, reported a total of approximately 98.8 billion kg CO2e for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For the reporting year 2023, Datadog's total emissions were approximately 86.5 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 529,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 84.3 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, Datadog disclosed Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which amounted to approximately 335,000 kg CO2e and 1.5 million kg CO2e, respectively. Scope 3 emissions data was not disclosed for this year.
Datadog has set near-term reduction targets aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the decade. These targets were set based on data from 2023, with an intended completion year of 2025. The company has identified Scope 3 categories such as capital goods, business travel, and purchased goods and services as significant contributors to its overall carbon footprint. For 2024, purchased goods and services accounted for approximately 50.7 billion kg CO2e and business travel contributed around 34.7 billion kg CO2e within Scope 3. In 2023, purchased goods and services were approximately 46.8 billion kg CO2e and business travel was around 24.7 billion kg CO2e.
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Datadog’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the m…
We aim to reduce our Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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