Pinterest, Inc., commonly known as Pinterest, is a leading visual discovery platform headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2010, Pinterest has rapidly evolved into a significant player in the social media and technology industry, primarily focusing on image sharing and content curation. With a user base that spans across North America and Europe, the platform allows individuals and businesses to discover, save, and share ideas through visually appealing pins. The core service of Pinterest revolves around its unique pinning system, which enables users to create boards and organise their interests. This innovative approach to content discovery sets Pinterest apart from traditional social media platforms. Notable achievements include its successful IPO in 2019 and a consistent ranking among the top social media sites, reflecting its strong market position and influence in the digital landscape.
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Pinterest's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Pinterest reported total carbon emissions of approximately 105,435,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 602,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,235,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 102,598,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 2,837,000 kg CO2e. Pinterest has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline. Additionally, the company is targeting a 70% reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per USD gross profit by 2027, based on 2019 figures. Furthermore, Pinterest has committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 34% in 2019 to 100% by 2023 and maintaining this level through 2030. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Pinterest's commitment to reducing its overall carbon footprint and contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 630,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,445,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 169,563,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Pinterest is participating in some 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.
