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Niantic, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Niantic, Inc., a leading augmented reality (AR) company headquartered in the United States, has revolutionised the gaming industry since its founding in 2010. Known for its innovative approach to mobile gaming, Niantic is best recognised for its flagship products, Pokémon GO and Ingress, which seamlessly blend the digital and physical worlds, encouraging exploration and social interaction. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Niantic has established itself as a pioneer in location-based gaming. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of AR development platforms that empower other developers to create immersive experiences. Niantic's commitment to fostering community engagement and promoting outdoor activity has solidified its position as a market leader in the AR gaming sector.

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How does Niantic, 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.

23

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

Niantic, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Niantic, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Niantic, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company has not disclosed any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As such, there are no specific figures or scopes of emissions (Scope 1, 2, or 3) to report. In the absence of concrete emissions data or reduction commitments, it is unclear how Niantic, Inc. is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the gaming industry. The lack of transparency regarding emissions and climate strategies may reflect a broader trend in the tech sector, where many companies are still developing their sustainability frameworks.

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

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

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

Niantic, 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.

Niantic, 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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