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updated 6 months ago

Quora

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Quora, Inc., commonly known as Quora, is a prominent question-and-answer platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009 by Adam D'Angelo and Charlie Cheever, Quora has rapidly evolved into a leading resource for knowledge sharing, attracting millions of users globally. The platform primarily operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, facilitating discussions across diverse topics. Quora's unique approach lies in its community-driven content, allowing users to ask questions and receive answers from experts and enthusiasts alike. This interactive model fosters a rich exchange of information, setting it apart from traditional search engines. With a strong market position, Quora has achieved significant milestones, including a robust user base and partnerships that enhance its content offerings.

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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

Quora'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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Quora's reported carbon emissions

Quora currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, the company has not outlined any formal reduction targets or climate commitments, indicating a lack of publicly available initiatives aimed at addressing climate change. As such, Quora's climate strategy remains unclear, and there are no emissions data inherited from a parent company or corporate family. Without concrete data or commitments, it is challenging to assess Quora's position in the context of industry standards for carbon emissions and sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Quora's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Quora is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Quora is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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