GitHub, Inc., a leading platform for software development and version control, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2008, GitHub has revolutionised the way developers collaborate, offering a robust suite of tools for code hosting, project management, and version control. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, the company serves millions of developers and organisations worldwide. GitHub's core products include GitHub Repositories, GitHub Actions, and GitHub Packages, which facilitate seamless collaboration and automation in software development. Its unique features, such as pull requests and code reviews, enhance productivity and foster community engagement. Recognised as a pivotal player in the tech industry, GitHub continues to shape the future of software development, boasting notable achievements like its acquisition by Microsoft in 2018, further solidifying its market position.
How does GitHub, 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.
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GitHub, Inc.'s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
GitHub, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, GitHub's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are aligned with those of its parent company. Microsoft has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, including commitments to become carbon negative by 2030 and to remove all carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975 by 2050. While GitHub does not report its own emissions figures, it benefits from the cascading climate initiatives and targets established by Microsoft. These initiatives include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 commitment to 100% renewable energy. GitHub's climate strategy is thus integrated into Microsoft's broader sustainability goals, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change through significant corporate responsibility. As of now, GitHub has not specified its own reduction targets or achievements, but it is expected to align with the industry-leading practices set forth by Microsoft.
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| 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 100,561,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 819,582,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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GitHub, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.