GitLab Inc., commonly referred to as GitLab, is a leading DevOps platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2011, GitLab has rapidly evolved to become a pivotal player in the software development industry, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline the entire DevOps lifecycle. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, GitLab provides unique features such as integrated CI/CD, version control, and project management, all within a single application. This all-in-one approach distinguishes GitLab from competitors, enabling teams to collaborate more effectively and accelerate their development processes. Recognised for its commitment to open-source principles, GitLab has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2021. Its robust platform continues to empower organisations to innovate and deliver high-quality software efficiently.
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In 2024, GitLab, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,580,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 26,293,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 13,997,000 kg CO2e), business travel (approximately 9,844,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 1,240,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, GitLab's emissions were approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,654,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions also at 16,654,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year included about 10,204,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 5,018,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Despite these substantial emissions figures, GitLab has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. The company has not committed to any formal climate pledges or SBTi targets, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy.
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2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 16,654,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - |
Scope 3 | 16,654,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Gitlab 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.