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Twitter

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Twitter, Inc., commonly known as Twitter, is a leading social media platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, Twitter has revolutionised the way individuals and businesses communicate, offering a unique microblogging service that allows users to share thoughts and updates in real-time. With a significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Twitter serves millions of users globally. The platform is renowned for its core services, including tweet sharing, trending topics, and hashtag functionality, which facilitate dynamic conversations and engagement. Notable achievements include its role in social movements and real-time news dissemination, solidifying its position as a key player in the digital communication industry. Twitter continues to innovate, enhancing user experience and maintaining its status as a vital tool for personal expression and brand engagement.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Twitter'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.

28

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Twitter's score of 28 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Twitter's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Twitter Inc. does not report specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company has made significant climate commitments, including a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment is part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Twitter has engaged with since 2021. Twitter's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, X Corp., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting. While specific reduction targets have not been detailed, the overarching goal of net-zero emissions reflects a commitment to addressing climate change comprehensively. In summary, while Twitter currently lacks specific emissions data, its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 demonstrates a proactive approach to climate responsibility within the software and services sector.

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

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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. This request for Twitter is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Twitter is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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