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Pexels GmbH Sustainability Profile

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Pexels GmbH, a leading name in the stock photography and videography industry, is headquartered in Germany. Founded in 2014, Pexels has rapidly established itself as a go-to platform for high-quality, royalty-free images and videos, catering to creatives and businesses worldwide. With a commitment to providing free access to a vast library of visual content, Pexels stands out for its user-friendly interface and diverse collection, which is curated from talented photographers and videographers. The platform's unique community-driven approach fosters creativity and collaboration, making it a preferred choice for designers, marketers, and content creators alike. Recognised for its significant contributions to the visual content landscape, Pexels continues to enhance its offerings, solidifying its position as a trusted resource in the digital media space.

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Pexels GmbH's score of 28 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pexels GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Canva, Inc.

Pexels GmbH, headquartered in Germany, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for reporting. As a current subsidiary of Canva, Inc., Pexels inherits its climate commitments and performance metrics from its parent company. While Pexels has not set its own reduction targets or initiatives, it aligns with the broader climate strategies of Canva, which is committed to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. Canva has made significant strides in climate action, including pledges to achieve net-zero emissions and utilise 100% renewable energy across its operations. As Pexels continues to operate under the guidance of Canva, it is expected to adopt similar sustainability practices and contribute to the overarching climate goals set by its parent company.

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202020212022
Scope 1
-
-
000,000
Scope 2
275,272
000,000
-
Scope 3
-
00,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Pexels GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pexels GmbH's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Pexels GmbH'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 Pexels GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Pexels GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pexels GmbH's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 33% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2022
Employee Commuting
33%
Waste Generated in Operations
24%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Capital Goods
1%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Pexels GmbH'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.

Pexels GmbH 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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