Valve Corporation, commonly known as Valve, is a prominent American video game developer and digital distribution company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. Founded in 1996, Valve has significantly shaped the gaming industry, particularly with its innovative platform, Steam, which revolutionised digital game distribution and community engagement. Operating primarily in the video game and software industry, Valve is renowned for its critically acclaimed titles such as Half-Life, Portal, and Dota 2. These games are distinguished by their engaging narratives, advanced graphics, and pioneering gameplay mechanics. Valve's commitment to quality and user experience has solidified its position as a leader in the gaming market. With a strong focus on community-driven content and modding, Valve continues to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment, making it a key player in the global gaming landscape.
How does Valve Corporation'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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Valve Corporation's score of 23 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Valve Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. As of now, there are no emissions figures, such as Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Without specific data or commitments, it is unclear how Valve Corporation is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the gaming industry. The absence of reported emissions and reduction strategies suggests a need for greater transparency and accountability in their environmental practices.
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Valve Corporation 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.