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WordPress.com Sustainability Profile

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WordPress.com, a leading platform in the content management industry, is headquartered in the United States and serves a global audience. Founded in 2005, it has revolutionised the way individuals and businesses create and manage websites, offering a user-friendly interface and a range of customisable themes. The platform provides essential services such as website hosting, domain registration, and e-commerce solutions, distinguishing itself with its robust security features and extensive plugin ecosystem. WordPress.com has achieved significant milestones, including powering over 40% of all websites on the internet, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to innovation and user satisfaction, WordPress.com continues to shape the digital landscape for bloggers, entrepreneurs, and enterprises alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does WordPress.com'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.

23

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.

31

Industry Benchmark

WordPress.com's score of 23 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27%

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WordPress.com's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, WordPress.com does not report specific carbon emissions figures, indicating a lack of detailed emissions data for the most recent year. The company is classified as a current subsidiary, and any emissions data may be inherited from its parent organisation, which is not specified in the provided information. WordPress.com has not outlined any specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate initiatives. There are no documented climate pledges or reduction initiatives available in the current data set. In the absence of concrete emissions data and reduction commitments, it is essential to note that the company operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon neutrality. Many organisations in the tech sector are setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints, and WordPress.com may align with these broader industry trends in the future.

How Carbon Intensive is WordPress.com's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WordPress.com's primary industry is Computer Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is WordPress.com's Location?

Very low
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Very high
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 WordPress.com is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

WordPress.com's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

WordPress.com 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.

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

Compare WordPress.com's Emissions with Industry Peers

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Squarespace

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Godaddy

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Updated 2 days ago

IONOS Inc.

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Computer and related services (72)
Updated about 2 months ago

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