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updated 2 months ago

Stack Exchange Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Stack Exchange Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a prominent player in the online community and knowledge-sharing industry. Founded in 2008, the company has established itself as a leader in creating a network of question-and-answer websites, catering to a diverse range of topics from technology to the arts. With its flagship platform, Stack Overflow, and numerous other specialised sites, Stack Exchange offers unique, user-driven content that fosters collaboration and expertise among millions of users worldwide. The company’s commitment to high-quality information and community engagement has positioned it as a trusted resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Notable achievements include a robust user base and significant contributions to open-source knowledge, solidifying Stack Exchange's reputation as an essential tool for learning and problem-solving in the digital age.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

36

Industry Benchmark

Stack Exchange Inc.'s score of 43 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

63%

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Stack Exchange Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Prosus N.V.

Stack Exchange Inc. currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Naspers Limited, and its climate commitments and initiatives are influenced by its parent organisation, Prosus N.V. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Stack Exchange Inc. itself, it is important to note that the climate strategies and performance metrics may be derived from Prosus N.V. and Naspers Limited. These parent organisations may have established frameworks for emissions reduction and sustainability, which could indirectly impact Stack Exchange Inc.'s environmental practices. As of now, Stack Exchange Inc. has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other recognised climate frameworks. The lack of emissions data and defined reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. In summary, while Stack Exchange Inc. does not currently report its carbon emissions or specific climate commitments, it is positioned within a corporate family that may influence its future sustainability efforts.

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20202024
Scope 1
4,968,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
9,076,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Stack Exchange Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Stack Exchange Inc.'s Location?

Very low
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Very high
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 Stack Exchange Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Stack Exchange Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
83%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
16%
Business Travel
<1%

Stack Exchange 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.

Stack Exchange 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
Reduction Actions

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