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OpenAI, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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OpenAI, Inc., a leading artificial intelligence research organisation, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in December 2015, OpenAI has rapidly established itself as a pioneer in the AI industry, focusing on developing advanced machine learning models and technologies. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including the GPT series of language models and DALL-E for image generation, which stand out for their ability to generate human-like text and creative visuals. With a commitment to ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity, OpenAI has achieved significant milestones, such as the release of ChatGPT and its integration into various applications. The organisation's unique approach to AI safety and ethical considerations has positioned it as a trusted leader in the field, making substantial contributions to both research and practical applications across multiple sectors.

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How does OpenAI, 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

OpenAI, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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OpenAI, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

OpenAI, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their total emissions, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, are not disclosed. Furthermore, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges associated with the organisation at this time. Given the absence of emissions data and reduction initiatives, it is unclear how OpenAI, Inc. is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate commitments within the industry. The lack of information suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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

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

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

OpenAI, 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.

OpenAI, 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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