Elastic N.V., commonly known as Elastic, is a leading company in the field of search and data analytics, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 2012, Elastic has rapidly established itself as a key player in the industry, particularly with its flagship product, Elasticsearch, which enables powerful full-text search capabilities and real-time data analysis. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Elastic serves a diverse range of sectors, including e-commerce, finance, and healthcare. The company’s core offerings, including the Elastic Stack (comprising Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash), are renowned for their scalability and flexibility, allowing organisations to harness the full potential of their data. Elastic's commitment to open-source principles and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance their search and analytics capabilities, making significant strides in the market with notable achievements in customer satisfaction and product development.
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In 2025, Elastic NV reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 60,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 241,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 504,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 59,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 59% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2034 from a FY2024 baseline, and a 64% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per USD value added within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2050, also from a FY2024 baseline. Elastic's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Elastic NV. The company has previously committed to net-zero emissions by FY2050, although some near-term commitments have expired. As a software and services provider headquartered in the Netherlands, Elastic is actively working towards aligning its operations with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 89,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 323,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,919,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Elastic's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 214% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Elastic has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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