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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Twitter's score of 30 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Twitter's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, Twitter has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for the most recent year. However, the company has made significant commitments towards reducing its carbon footprint. Twitter is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a starting point in 2023. This long-term target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework, which Twitter has officially committed to. While specific reduction targets have not been detailed, Twitter's commitment to net-zero emissions indicates a proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company is focused on implementing strategies that encompass all scopes of emissions, which include direct emissions (Scope 1), indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions (Scope 3). In summary, although Twitter has not provided recent emissions data, its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 reflects a strong dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the software and services sector.
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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 committed to some 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.
