Twilio Inc., a leading cloud communications platform headquartered in the United States, has revolutionised the way businesses engage with their customers since its founding in 2008. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Twilio operates at the intersection of technology and communication, providing innovative solutions that empower companies to connect through voice, messaging, and video. Twilio's core offerings, including Twilio SMS, Twilio Voice, and Twilio Video, stand out for their flexibility and scalability, enabling developers to integrate communication capabilities seamlessly into their applications. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as its IPO in 2016 and the acquisition of several key firms, solidifying its position as a market leader in the communications industry. With a commitment to enhancing customer engagement, Twilio continues to set the standard for cloud-based communication solutions.
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In 2023, Twilio reported total carbon emissions of approximately 238,461,900 kg CO2e. This figure includes 866,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,638,200 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 232,957,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 197,678,700 kg CO2e. Twilio has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from 2021 levels by 2030. Additionally, the company targets near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by the middle of this decade (2025). For Scope 3 emissions, Twilio commits to a 32.5% reduction in upstream emissions and a 61.1% reduction in emissions from business travel and employee commuting per full-time employee by 2032. Overall, Twilio's long-term strategy includes a commitment to ensure that 61.8% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Twilio's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint while promoting sustainability across its supply chain.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 792,200 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 6,543,600 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 97,299,500 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Twilio is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.