Salesforce, officially known as Salesforce.com, Inc., is a leading cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, US. Founded in 1999, Salesforce has revolutionised customer relationship management (CRM) by offering innovative solutions that empower businesses to connect with their customers more effectively.
With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Salesforce operates primarily in the technology industry, focusing on CRM, marketing automation, and analytics. Its core products, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and robust integration capabilities.
Recognised as a pioneer in cloud computing, Salesforce has achieved significant milestones, including being named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM. The company continues to set industry standards, making it a formidable player in the global market.
+60 vs industry average
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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 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Salesforce's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Salesforce reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.056 billion kg CO2e, comprising 6 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 78 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 972 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero residual emissions across its entire value chain by FY2041. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 67% by FY2031 from a FY2019 baseline, and to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 68% per USD value added within the same timeframe. Salesforce's long-term goals also include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2041. The company is actively working with suppliers representing 60% of its applicable Scope 3 emissions to establish their own science-based targets. These commitments align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Salesforce's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Salesforce’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
60% reduction in scope 3 total
working with suppliers representing 60% of our applicable scope 3 emissions to set their own science-based targets (“SBTs”).
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
10 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
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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
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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