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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Gitlab's score of 27 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, GitLab reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,580,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 26,293,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 14,000,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 9,844,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, GitLab's emissions were similar, with total emissions also around 16,654,000 kg CO2e for both Scope 1 and Scope 3. The Scope 1 emissions for that year were about 16,654,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions included capital goods (approximately 259,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (around 5,018,000 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, GitLab has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company does not currently participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. GitLab's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that the figures are independently reported by GitLab Inc. The company is headquartered in the US and continues to assess its carbon footprint as part of its operational strategy.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
