DigitalOcean
DigitalOcean, officially known as DigitalOcean, LLC, is a prominent cloud infrastructure provider headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the cloud computing industry, particularly among developers and small to medium-sized enterprises. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, DigitalOcean offers a range of services designed to simplify cloud deployment and management. The company’s core products include scalable virtual servers, managed databases, and Kubernetes solutions, all distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and competitive pricing. DigitalOcean's commitment to developer-centric tools has garnered a loyal customer base, positioning it as a go-to platform for those seeking reliable cloud solutions. Notable achievements include a successful IPO and recognition for its innovative approach to cloud services, solidifying its status in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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DigitalOcean's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, DigitalOcean reported total carbon emissions of approximately 205,607,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 205,607,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,145,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 1 emissions includes mobile combustion (about 582,000 kg CO2e), process emissions (approximately 12,035,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (around 20,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (approximately 110,435,000 kg CO2e). For Scope 2, the total market-based emissions were about 329,000 kg CO2e, derived entirely from purchased electricity. In 2023, DigitalOcean's emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 190,490,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 2,656,000 kg CO2e. Notably, no Scope 3 emissions data was reported for 2023. DigitalOcean has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor do they participate in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Climate Pledge. The emissions data is sourced directly from DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc., with no cascaded data from parent organisations. Overall, DigitalOcean's emissions reflect their operational impact, and while they have not established formal reduction targets, their commitment to transparency in reporting emissions is evident.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 190,490,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,656,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 |
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DigitalOcean 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.
