Zendesk
Zendesk, Inc., a leading customer service software provider, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2007, Zendesk has established itself as a key player in the customer experience industry, offering innovative solutions that enhance communication between businesses and their customers. The company’s core products include its cloud-based support platform, which features ticketing systems, live chat, and customer engagement tools. What sets Zendesk apart is its user-friendly interface and robust integration capabilities, allowing businesses to tailor their customer service experience effectively. With a strong market position, Zendesk has garnered numerous accolades for its commitment to improving customer relationships, making it a trusted choice for organisations worldwide.
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Zendesk's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zendesk reported total carbon emissions of approximately 61,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 243,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,211,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 60,287,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The significant majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 38,529,000 kg CO2e. Zendesk has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 84.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. Additionally, Zendesk plans for 68.4% of its suppliers, based on emissions, to have science-based targets by 2027. The company's emissions data is sourced directly from Zendesk, Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. These commitments reflect Zendesk's proactive approach to addressing climate change within the software and services sector, demonstrating a clear strategy to significantly reduce their carbon footprint in the coming years.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,623,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 64,925,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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