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Godaddy Sustainability Profile

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GoDaddy Inc., a leading name in the domain registration and web hosting industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, GoDaddy has grown to become a prominent player, serving millions of customers globally with a strong presence in North America and Europe. The company offers a diverse range of services, including domain name registration, website hosting, and online marketing tools, all designed to empower individuals and businesses to establish their online presence. What sets GoDaddy apart is its user-friendly interface and comprehensive customer support, making it accessible for both novices and experienced webmasters. With numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the largest domain registrars worldwide, GoDaddy continues to innovate, providing unique solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the digital landscape.

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74

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Godaddy's score of 74 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

84%

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Godaddy's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GoDaddy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 105.9 million kg CO2e, comprising 832,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and about 99.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, with a total of approximately 137.5 million kg CO2e in 2023 and 175.8 million kg CO2e in 2022. GoDaddy has made substantial commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. As of December 31, 2023, the company achieved an 82% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions relative to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, GoDaddy aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 50% by 2025, also based on the 2019 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has approved GoDaddy's commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 base year, while also measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from GoDaddy Inc., with no cascading from a parent organization. GoDaddy's proactive approach to sustainability reflects its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the technology sector.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,360,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
50,680,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Godaddy's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Godaddy's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Godaddy's Location?

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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. This request for Godaddy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Godaddy's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Godaddy's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 22% last year and decreased by approximately 30% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
69%
Use of Sold Products
16%
Employee Commuting
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Capital Goods
3%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Investments
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Godaddy's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Godaddy has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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