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DE
updated 4 months ago

ResearchGate

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ResearchGate, officially known as ResearchGate GmbH, is a prominent social networking platform for scientists and researchers, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2008, it has rapidly evolved into a vital resource for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing, boasting millions of members across various disciplines. The platform primarily serves the academic and research community by enabling users to share publications, connect with peers, and discover research trends. Its unique features, such as the ability to upload full-text articles and engage in discussions, distinguish it from other academic networks. ResearchGate has established itself as a leader in the academic networking industry, facilitating over 20 million research outputs and fostering collaboration among researchers worldwide. Its commitment to enhancing scientific communication continues to drive its growth and influence in the global research landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does ResearchGate's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

ResearchGate's score of 26 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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ResearchGate's reported carbon emissions

ResearchGate, headquartered in Germany (DE), has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving significant reductions in carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data is currently unavailable, the organisation has outlined clear targets for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. ResearchGate aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and similarly targets a near-zero reduction for its Scope 2 emissions within the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. As of now, there are no emissions inherited from a parent organisation, indicating that ResearchGate is independently pursuing its climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. ResearchGate's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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 ResearchGate is in DE, which has a medium 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.

ResearchGate 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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