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updated 8 months ago

SpringSource, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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SpringSource, Inc., a prominent player in the software development industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a leader in enterprise Java application development, particularly known for its Spring Framework, which revolutionised the way developers build Java applications. With a strong presence in North America and Europe, SpringSource focuses on providing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and streamline application development processes. Its core offerings include Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Data, which are designed to simplify the complexities of modern software development. Recognised for its commitment to open-source principles, SpringSource has garnered a loyal user base and significant market share, making it a trusted name among developers and enterprises alike. The company continues to drive advancements in cloud-native applications, solidifying its position as a key player in the evolving tech landscape.

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53

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

SpringSource, Inc.'s score of 53 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SpringSource, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from VMware LLC

SpringSource, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is part of a corporate family where emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from VMware LLC, a level 2 entity in this relationship. While SpringSource, Inc. does not have its own documented reduction targets or climate pledges, it inherits sustainability initiatives from VMware LLC, which is known for its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental responsibility. Additionally, data from Broadcom Inc., a level 3 entity, may also influence SpringSource's climate strategy through the CDP framework. As of now, SpringSource, Inc. has not established its own specific reduction targets or initiatives, but it is positioned within a corporate structure that prioritises climate action and sustainability.

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20152016201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
4,878,000
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Scope 2
71,230,000
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000,000
Scope 3
93,435,000
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000,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is SpringSource, Inc.'s Industry?

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

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

SpringSource, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

SpringSource, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased by approximately 320% since 2015, 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 49% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
49%
Capital Goods
16%
Business Travel
11%
Use of Sold Products
10%
Employee Commuting
7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

SpringSource, Inc.'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.

SpringSource, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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