Snap Sustainability Profile
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 67 is higher than 80% 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. This figure includes 9,822,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 239,009,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (101,339,000 kg CO2e), business travel (20,050,000 kg CO2e), and the use of sold products (52,712,000 kg CO2e). Snap has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net negative emissions by 2030, which entails removing more carbon from the environment than it emits each year. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2025, using 2019 as the baseline year. For Scope 3 emissions, Snap targets a 35% reduction per unit of value added by 2025, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Snap's commitment to addressing climate change through measurable and actionable goals. The company is actively working towards these objectives as part of its broader sustainability strategy.
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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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Snap's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Snap's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and increased by approximately 92% 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 42% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Snap'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.
Snap 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.
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