Zendesk, Inc., a leading provider in the computer and related services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, Zendesk has established itself as a key player in customer service and engagement solutions, catering to businesses of all sizes across various sectors. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance customer interactions, including its renowned support, chat, and analytics tools.
What sets Zendesk apart is its commitment to user-friendly design and seamless integration capabilities, enabling organisations to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Over the years, Zendesk has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to improve their customer service operations.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Zendesk's reported carbon emissions
Zendesk's carbon emissions data for 2023 shows total emissions of approximately 61,750,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 243,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of about 1,210,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 60,287,000 kg CO2e. Key contributors to Zendesk's Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were purchased goods and services, at about 38,529,000 kg CO2e, and business travel, at approximately 15,706,000 kg CO2e.
In 2022, Zendesk reported total emissions of approximately 63,572,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 862,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 61,881,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, total emissions were approximately 32,510,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 around 270,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 32,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 data for 2021 is not available.
In 2020, Zendesk's total emissions were approximately 38,303,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 239,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 328,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 24,664,000 kg CO2e. This represents an increase in total emissions compared to 2021, but a decrease from 2019, when total emissions were approximately 66,486,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at 264,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1,297,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 35,185,000 kg CO2e.
Zendesk has established significant climate commitments. The company has committed to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 84.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario. Furthermore, Zendesk commits to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. To address its value chain emissions, Zendesk has set a target for 68.4% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2027.
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Zendesk’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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