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
How does Snap's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Snap's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Snap's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Snap Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 249,792,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 9,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,526,460 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (with 961,000 kg CO2e on a market-based approach), and a significant 239,009,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Snap has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Snap aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, business travel, and the use of sold products by 35% per unit of value added by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Snap's proactive approach reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the software and services sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,656,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,284,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 124,727,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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 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.
