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 17 is higher than 88% 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 3,646,600 kg CO2e, comprising 15,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 515,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,641,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from employee commuting (approximately 2,349,100 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 797,200 kg CO2e). Sama has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company is currently classified as "Committed" to near-term targets, indicating an intention to address its emissions, but it has not yet set a net-zero target. The organisation operates within the software and services sector and is headquartered in the United States. Over the years, Sama has shown fluctuations in its emissions, with a notable increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023, which may reflect changes in operational scale or business activities. The company continues to engage in sustainability efforts, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 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 committed to some 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.
