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Sensetime Sustainability Profile

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SenseTime Group Inc., commonly known as SenseTime, is a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company headquartered in Hong Kong (HK). Founded in 2014, SenseTime has rapidly established itself as a key player in the AI industry, focusing on computer vision and deep learning technologies. The company operates extensively across Asia, with significant presence in mainland China and expanding influence in global markets. SenseTime's core offerings include facial recognition, image analysis, and autonomous driving solutions, distinguished by their high accuracy and efficiency. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as being one of the first AI firms to be valued at over $1 billion, securing its position as a market leader. With a commitment to innovation, SenseTime continues to drive advancements in AI, making significant contributions to various sectors, including security, finance, and smart cities.

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33

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Sensetime's score of 33 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sensetime's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sensetime reported total carbon emissions of approximately 364,610 kg CO2e. This figure includes 103,040 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 1 emissions were recorded at 0 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 261,570 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at 169,600 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 30,404,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 30,573,600 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2021, the total emissions were around 7,301,100 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 337,100 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 6,964,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Sensetime has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further action in aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. Sensetime's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are solely from their own operations. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong and is expected to enhance its climate strategies in the future.

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202120222023
Scope 1
337,100
000,000
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Scope 2
6,964,000
00,000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sensetime's Industry?

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

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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 Sensetime is in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Sensetime'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.

Sensetime 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
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