Twilio
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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Twilio's reported carbon emissions
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 Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 232,957,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with purchased goods and services contributing about 197,678,700 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Twilio's total emissions were about 249,479,700 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 11,017,800 kg CO2e year-on-year. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its emissions, committing to a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2021 levels by 2030. Additionally, Twilio aims to achieve near-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the middle of this decade. Long-term commitments include a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2032 from a 2019 baseline, alongside a 32.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to fuel- and energy-related activities and upstream leased assets. Furthermore, Twilio plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 61.1% per full-time employee within the same timeframe. Twilio's climate commitments are aligned with science-based targets, ensuring that their reduction strategies contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. The data reported is sourced directly from Twilio Inc., with no cascading from a parent organization.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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