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The Trade Desk, a leading global technology company, was established in 2009. Headquartered in the US, this prominent ad tech firm has a significant worldwide operational footprint, empowering advertising agencies and brands across various international markets.
Specialising in programmatic advertising, The Trade Desk provides a cutting-edge demand-side platform (DSP) that enables data-driven digital media buying. This independent platform offers advertisers unparalleled transparency and precision in optimising campaigns across the open internet, distinguishing itself from walled gardens.
Since its founding, including its 2016 IPO, The Trade Desk has become a key player in the digital advertising ecosystem. Its innovative solutions facilitate sophisticated, real-time bidding for display, video, audio, and connected TV advertisements, ensuring efficient and effective media spend for its global clientele.
-9 vs industry average
The Trade Desk’s score of 18 is lower than 38% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Machinery and Equipment has above-average carbon intensity
The Machinery and Equipment industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
No reported emissions data is available for The Trade Desk yet.
The Trade Desk has not publicly disclosed its carbon emissions data. However, the company has set reduction targets. By 2040, The Trade Desk aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its own operations for existing business segments, use 100% clean heat in its own operations, and achieve 100% renewable energy use.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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