Pinterest, Inc., commonly known as Pinterest, is a leading player in the computer and related services industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, Pinterest has rapidly evolved into a visual discovery platform that allows users to find and save creative ideas across various categories, including home décor, fashion, and cooking.
With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, Pinterest offers unique services that combine social networking with visual search technology. Its core product, the Pinterest platform, stands out for its user-friendly interface and innovative features, such as visual search and personalised recommendations.
Recognised for its significant impact on digital marketing and e-commerce, Pinterest has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO in 2019. As a trusted resource for inspiration, Pinterest continues to solidify its market position, attracting millions of users and businesses seeking to engage with their audiences creatively.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Pinterest's reported carbon emissions
Pinterest's carbon emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 118,469,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 570,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,322,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 117,897,000 kg CO2e. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions was purchased goods and services, accounting for roughly 90,431,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Pinterest's total emissions were approximately 117,700,000 kg CO2e, comprising around 602,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 278,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were about 117,097,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the largest portion at approximately 94,990,000 kg CO2e.
In 2022, total emissions were approximately 143,642,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 658,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,500 kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were estimated at 142,984,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the most significant category at about 112,283,000 kg CO2e.
Pinterest has set significant climate commitments. They aim to achieve a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Pinterest has committed to reducing its Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 70% per US dollar of gross profit by 2027, also from a 2019 baseline. As part of their strategy, they also committed to increasing their active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 34% in 2019 to 100% by 2023 and maintaining this through 2030. The company's US headquarters is located in "US", and its industry is classified as "Computer and related services (72)".
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Pinterest’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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