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Duck Duck Go, Inc.

Duck Duck Go, Inc., commonly known as DuckDuckGo, is a prominent player in the online privacy industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2008, the company has rapidly gained recognition for its commitment to user privacy and data protection, distinguishing itself from traditional search engines. DuckDuckGo offers a unique search engine that does not track users or store personal information, making it a preferred choice for privacy-conscious individuals. Its core services include web search, instant answers, and a browser extension that enhances user privacy across the web. With a growing user base and significant milestones, such as surpassing 100 million daily search queries, DuckDuckGo has established itself as a leader in the privacy-centric search market, championing a more secure online experience for users worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Duck Duck Go, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Duck Duck Go, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Duck Duck Go, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Duck Duck Go, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available data regarding its carbon emissions, as no specific emissions figures have been reported. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by the company. This lack of information suggests that Duck Duck Go may not have established formal commitments to reduce its carbon footprint or engage in climate initiatives at this time. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, it will be important for Duck Duck Go to consider developing and communicating its climate commitments in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Duck Duck Go, Inc.'s primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Duck Duck Go, Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Duck Duck Go, Inc. is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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