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.
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Snap's score of 59 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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, 961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 239,009,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2022 were about 274,217,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. Snap has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and the use of sold products per unit of value added by 2025. Furthermore, Snap has committed to achieving net negative emissions by 2030, building on its previous carbon neutrality goals. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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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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.