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Pubmatic Sustainability Profile

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PubMatic, officially known as PubMatic, Inc., is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2006, PubMatic has established itself as a key player in the digital advertising industry, specialising in programmatic advertising solutions that empower publishers to maximise their revenue. The company’s core offerings include a robust supply-side platform (SSP) that optimises ad inventory and enhances yield management. PubMatic's unique approach combines advanced data analytics with real-time bidding capabilities, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, PubMatic has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major publishers and advertisers, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the ad tech space.

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58

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

Pubmatic's score of 58 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

74%

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Pubmatic's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PubMatic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,634,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity amounted to about 460,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were notably higher, comprising approximately 1,596,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 514,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 96,000 kg CO2e from business travel, and 438,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. PubMatic has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, PubMatic plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 98.7% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, it aims for 82% of its suppliers, in terms of emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term, PubMatic is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change effectively.

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20222023
Scope 1
-
-
Scope 2
432,000
000,000
Scope 3
3,068,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Pubmatic's Industry?

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

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

Pubmatic's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Pubmatic's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 13% last year and decreased by approximately 13% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Employee Commuting
19%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
16%
Business Travel
4%
Capital Goods
<1%

Pubmatic'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.

Pubmatic has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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
Reduction Actions

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