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Thinkstep

Thinkstep, officially known as Thinkstep AG, is a leading provider of sustainability software and consulting services, headquartered in Germany. Founded in 2001, the company has established a strong presence in Europe and North America, focusing on helping businesses integrate sustainability into their operations. Specialising in life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprinting, and sustainability reporting, Thinkstep offers unique solutions that empower organisations to make informed decisions. Their flagship product, the GaBi software suite, is renowned for its comprehensive databases and user-friendly interface, setting a benchmark in the industry. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Thinkstep has garnered recognition for its contributions to environmental management, positioning itself as a trusted partner for companies aiming to enhance their sustainability performance.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Thinkstep's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

20

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Thinkstep's score of 20 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

30%

Thinkstep's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Thinkstep reported total carbon emissions of approximately 345,000 kg CO2e, comprising 307,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 38,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 27,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Over the years, Thinkstep has demonstrated a significant reduction in emissions. For instance, in 2014, their total emissions were about 665,000 kg CO2e, which decreased to approximately 345,000 kg CO2e by 2018. This represents a notable reduction in emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories, indicating effective strategies in managing their direct and indirect emissions. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Thinkstep's ongoing efforts to monitor and report their emissions align with industry standards for climate accountability. Their commitment to sustainability is evident through their consistent reporting and reduction in emissions over the years.

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20142015201620172018
Scope 1
534,000
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Scope 2
103,000
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Scope 3
48,000
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00,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Thinkstep is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Thinkstep is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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