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Snowflake Sustainability Profile

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Snowflake Inc., commonly referred to as Snowflake, is a leading cloud-based data warehousing company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2012, Snowflake has rapidly established itself as a key player in the data management industry, offering innovative solutions that enable businesses to store, manage, and analyse vast amounts of data seamlessly. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia, Snowflake's unique architecture allows for the separation of storage and compute, providing unparalleled flexibility and scalability. Its core products include the Snowflake Data Cloud, which supports diverse workloads and integrates with various data tools, making it a preferred choice for organisations seeking to harness the power of data. Recognised for its rapid growth and significant market position, Snowflake has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO in 2020, solidifying its status as a transformative force in the data analytics landscape.

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25

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

Snowflake's score of 25 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Snowflake's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Snowflake Inc. has not reported any specific carbon emissions figures (in kg CO2e). However, the company has made significant commitments towards climate action. Snowflake is committed to achieving net-zero emissions, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability within the software and services sector. The company has set near-term targets and is actively working towards these goals, although specific target years and classifications have not been disclosed. Snowflake's commitment to net-zero emissions reflects a broader trend in the industry, where companies are increasingly recognising the importance of reducing their carbon footprint. Snowflake's climate initiatives are not cascaded from a parent organisation, indicating that their commitments and strategies are independently developed. As the company continues to evolve its sustainability practices, stakeholders can expect further updates on its emissions data and reduction targets in the future.

How Carbon Intensive is Snowflake's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Snowflake'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 Snowflake is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Snowflake'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.

Snowflake 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
Reduction Actions

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