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.
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.
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Niantic, Inc.'s score of 17 is lower than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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.
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Niantic, Inc. 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.
