Twitch Interactive, Inc., commonly known as Twitch, is a leading live streaming platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2011, Twitch has rapidly evolved into a dominant force in the gaming and entertainment industry, primarily focusing on video game streaming, esports, and creative content. With a robust user base and a unique interactive experience, Twitch allows content creators to engage with their audiences in real-time, setting it apart from traditional media platforms. The company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Amazon in 2014, which further solidified its market position. Twitch's core services encompass live streaming, video on demand, and community engagement tools, making it a preferred choice for gamers and creators alike. Its innovative approach to content delivery and community interaction has established Twitch as a pivotal player in the digital entertainment landscape.
How does Twitch Interactive, Inc.'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.
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Twitch Interactive, Inc.'s score of 85 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Twitch Interactive, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., Twitch's climate commitments and initiatives are influenced by its parent company's sustainability strategies. Twitch inherits its climate targets and performance metrics from Amazon, which has set ambitious goals to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This commitment includes initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded down to Twitch. While specific reduction targets for Twitch are not detailed, the overarching goals from Amazon aim to significantly reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across its operations. As part of the corporate family, Twitch is aligned with Amazon's broader climate pledge, which focuses on renewable energy and sustainable practices. In summary, while Twitch Interactive, Inc. does not currently report specific emissions data, it is committed to the climate initiatives set forth by Amazon.com, Inc., aiming for substantial reductions in carbon emissions in the coming years.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,980,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 4,710,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 48,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 
Twitch Interactive, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Twitch Interactive, 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.