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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sama reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,000,300 kg CO2e, comprising 15,600 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 515,100 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,641,600 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 12,200 kg CO2e from capital goods, 180,300 kg CO2e from business travel, 2,349,100 kg CO2e from employee commuting, 797,200 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 27,300 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 275,300 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, in 2022, Sama's emissions were approximately 4,172,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 16,600 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 460,600 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Sama has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. The emissions data is sourced directly from Sama's reporting, with no indication of inherited data from corporate family relationships. Overall, Sama's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint is evident through its detailed emissions reporting, although further information on reduction strategies would enhance its climate commitment profile.
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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 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.
