VK International Public Joint-Stock Company, commonly referred to as VK, is a prominent player in the technology and social media industry, headquartered in Russia. Founded in 2006, VK has rapidly evolved into a leading platform, primarily serving the Russian-speaking community across various operational regions, including Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The company is renowned for its core offerings, which include social networking services, online advertising, and digital content distribution. VK distinguishes itself through its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features that cater to diverse user needs. With a strong market position, VK has achieved significant milestones, including millions of active users and a robust advertising ecosystem, solidifying its status as a key competitor in the digital landscape.
How does VK International Public Joint-Stock Company'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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VK International Public Joint-Stock Company's score of 25 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, VK International Public Joint-Stock Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 529,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This marks a significant increase in Scope 2 emissions compared to 2022, where they were approximately 22,848,300 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 emissions saw a slight increase from about 471,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, there are no documented climate pledges or reduction initiatives currently in place. VK International operates with a focus on transparency regarding their emissions, but as of now, they have not cascaded any emissions data from a parent or related organization. The absence of reduction targets indicates a potential area for future commitment to climate action.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 82,425,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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VK International Public Joint-Stock Company 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.