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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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. Within the Scope 3 category, notable contributors include capital goods at about 7,907,000 kg CO2e, business travel at approximately 24,715,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services at around 16,595,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions, Datadog has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not appear to have cascaded any emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from Datadog, Inc. As a technology company headquartered in the US, Datadog is positioned within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to specific reduction targets or climate pledges.
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Scope 1 | 529,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,670,000 |
Scope 3 | 84,255,000 |
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Datadog 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.