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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 higher than 80% 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 carbon emissions data for recent years, as no specific emissions figures have been provided. Consequently, there are no reported Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions figures to analyse. In the absence of concrete emissions data, it is important to note that Duck Duck Go has not outlined any specific reduction targets or climate commitments. This lack of information suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Duck Duck Go's future climate initiatives will be crucial in aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon footprints and combat climate change.

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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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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