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Freelancer

Freelancer.com, a leading online freelancing platform headquartered in Australia, connects businesses with skilled professionals across various industries. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly expanded its operations, serving a global clientele with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in project-based work, Freelancer offers a diverse range of services, including web development, graphic design, and content writing. Its unique bidding system allows freelancers to compete for projects, ensuring clients receive competitive pricing and quality work. With millions of registered users and a robust marketplace, Freelancer.com has established itself as a key player in the gig economy, facilitating over 50 million projects to date. This impressive track record underscores its commitment to innovation and excellence in the freelancing industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Freelancer'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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Freelancer's score of 14 is lower than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29%

Freelancer's reported carbon emissions

Freelancer, headquartered in Australia, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it specify any reduction targets or climate commitments. Without specific emissions figures or defined initiatives, it is unclear how the company is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action. In the absence of concrete data, it is essential for Freelancer to establish clear climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with industry standards and enhance its sustainability profile.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Freelancer's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), 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. Freelancer is headquartered in AU, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Freelancer 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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