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Telecommunications Services
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updated 18 days ago

Hightail, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Hightail, Inc., formerly known as YouSendIt, is a leading provider of cloud-based file sharing and collaboration solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, Hightail has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the digital media and creative industries. The company primarily serves professionals in sectors such as marketing, design, and media, offering unique services that facilitate seamless file sharing and project collaboration. Hightail's core products include its file sharing platform and creative collaboration tools, which stand out for their user-friendly interface and robust security features. With a strong market position, Hightail has garnered recognition for its innovative approach to digital asset management, helping teams streamline workflows and enhance productivity. As a trusted partner for businesses worldwide, Hightail continues to shape the future of creative collaboration.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

33

Industry Benchmark

Hightail, Inc.'s score of 44 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hightail, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Open Text Corporation

Hightail, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of Open Text Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Hightail does not have its own documented reduction targets or climate pledges, it inherits relevant initiatives from Open Text Corporation. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Open Text Corporation at a level 1 relationship. However, specific targets or achievements related to these initiatives have not been disclosed for Hightail. In summary, Hightail, Inc. is currently not reporting its own carbon emissions or reduction targets, relying instead on the climate commitments of its parent company, Open Text Corporation.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,590,000
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Scope 2
17,791,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
12,481,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Hightail, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hightail, Inc.'s primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Hightail, Inc.'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 Hightail, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Hightail, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Hightail, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 763% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 67% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 26% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
26%
Use of Sold Products
24%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
21%
Business Travel
19%
Purchased Goods and Services
10%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Hightail, Inc.'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.

Hightail, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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