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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Freelancer's score of 0 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Freelancer's reported carbon emissions
Freelancer, headquartered in Australia, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. However, the company has made significant climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Freelancer has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by the year 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target has been approved through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to its Scope 1 and Scope 2 commitments, Freelancer is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. These initiatives reflect Freelancer's dedication to addressing climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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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 committed to some 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.
