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Sendgrid Sustainability Profile

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SendGrid, officially known as Twilio SendGrid, is a leading cloud-based email delivery platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company has established itself as a key player in the communications industry, specialising in email marketing and transactional email services. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, SendGrid supports businesses of all sizes in enhancing their email communication strategies. The platform offers a suite of core products, including email API services and marketing campaign tools, distinguished by their scalability and reliability. SendGrid's commitment to deliverability and customer support has earned it a prominent market position, serving thousands of customers worldwide. Notable achievements include its integration with Twilio, further solidifying its role as a comprehensive solution for digital communication needs.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Sendgrid's score of 55 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

75%

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Sendgrid's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Twilio Inc.

SendGrid, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. However, as a current subsidiary of Twilio Inc., SendGrid's climate commitments and reduction initiatives are influenced by its parent company's sustainability strategies. Twilio Inc. has set science-based targets for emissions reductions, which are cascaded down to SendGrid. These targets align with industry standards and aim to significantly lower carbon footprints across their operations. While specific reduction targets for SendGrid are not detailed, the overarching commitment from Twilio Inc. reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change. SendGrid is part of a corporate family that prioritises sustainability, and while it does not have its own emissions data or specific reduction initiatives listed, it benefits from the climate strategies implemented by Twilio Inc. This includes participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which guide their environmental impact reduction efforts. In summary, while SendGrid lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets, it is aligned with the climate commitments of Twilio Inc., reflecting a broader commitment to sustainability within its corporate structure.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
861,400
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
6,022,200
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
146,503,600
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sendgrid's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sendgrid's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sendgrid's Location?

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

Sendgrid's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sendgrid's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 110% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
89%
Business Travel
8%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Sendgrid's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Sendgrid has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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