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Snap

Snap Inc., commonly known as Snap, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2011, Snap has revolutionised the social media landscape with its flagship product, Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app that allows users to share ephemeral content. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of augmented reality features and innovative advertising solutions that set it apart in the competitive social media industry. Snap's unique offerings, such as Snap Map and Spectacles, enhance user engagement and provide brands with creative marketing opportunities. With a strong market position, Snap continues to attract millions of active users, making it a key player in the digital communication and advertising sectors.

DitchCarbon Score

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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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Snap's score of 55 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Snap's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Snap Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 249,792,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,822,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,526,460 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 239,009,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Snap has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant targets set for 2025. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Snap is targeting a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of value added, focusing on purchased goods and services, business travel, and the use of sold products. From 2019 to 2022, Snap achieved a 29% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from its 2019 base year. The company is actively participating in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning its goals with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Snap has also signed the Amazon Climate Pledge, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
4,656,000
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Scope 2
4,284,000
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Scope 3
124,727,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Snap's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Snap is in US, which has a low 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.

Snap is participating in some 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

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