Sama
Sama, also known as Sama Group, is a leading provider of data annotation and training services, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2013, the company has established a strong presence in the artificial intelligence and machine learning sectors, focusing on delivering high-quality training data for various industries, including autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and e-commerce. With operations spanning North America and beyond, Sama is renowned for its commitment to ethical AI and social impact, employing a workforce that includes individuals from underserved communities. The company’s unique approach combines advanced technology with human expertise, ensuring accuracy and reliability in data annotation. Notable achievements include partnerships with major tech firms and a reputation for excellence in the data services market, positioning Sama as a trusted leader in the industry.
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Sama's score of 36 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sama's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sama reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,641,600 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 15,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 515,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,641,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commute (approximately 2,349,100 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 797,200 kg CO2e). In 2022, Sama's total emissions were about 4,758,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 460,600 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,172,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Sama has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), nor have they made any climate pledges. The company continues to report emissions data, reflecting its commitment to transparency in its climate impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,107,400 | 000 | 000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 135,300 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Sama is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
