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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.
53
DitchCarbon score
+14 vs industry average
Pinterest’s score of 53 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.246
20182025
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Pinterest's reported carbon emissions
Pinterest's carbon emissions for 2024 were approximately 118.47 million kg CO2e. This includes about 570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,600 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions (or 1.32 million kg CO2e location-based), and approximately 117.90 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 included purchased goods and services at about 90.43 million kg CO2e and business travel at approximately 17.11 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, Pinterest's total reported emissions were approximately 117.98 million kg CO2e in 2023 and about 143.64 million kg CO2e in 2022.
Pinterest has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 39% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. They also aim to increase active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 34% in 2019 to 100% by 2023 and through 2030. Furthermore, Pinterest commits to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 70% per USD gross profit by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Separately, Pinterest also aims to achieve a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
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Pinterest’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2027
70% reduction in scope 3 total
Pinterest commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 39% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Pinterest also commits to increase activ…
Insufficient data70%
2027
39% reduction in Scope 2
Pinterest commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 39% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Pinterest also commits to increase activ…
Insufficient data39%
2027
39% reduction in Scope 1
Pinterest commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 39% by 2027 from a 2019 base year. Pinterest also commits to increase activ…
Insufficient data39%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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