SurveyMonkey, officially known as Momentive, is a leading player in the online survey and data collection industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1999, the company has evolved significantly, introducing innovative tools that empower businesses and individuals to gather insights effectively. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations globally, SurveyMonkey offers a suite of products, including survey creation, data analysis, and feedback management solutions. What sets SurveyMonkey apart is its user-friendly interface and robust analytics capabilities, enabling users to design custom surveys and interpret results with ease. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as serving millions of users and facilitating billions of survey responses, solidifying its position as a trusted resource for market research and customer feedback.
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Surveymonkey's score of 63 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, SurveyMonkey reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,169,470 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 60,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 16,109,470 kg CO2e, with no reported Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from a 2020 baseline by the year 2025. In 2023, SurveyMonkey's total emissions were approximately 20,469,060 kg CO2e, comprising about 118,270 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 8,640 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and around 20,342,150 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of approximately 23,169,660 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 117,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 671,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 22,381,660 kg CO2e. SurveyMonkey's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a growing trend in the tech industry, where companies are increasingly held accountable for their environmental impact. The company's initiatives are not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating a direct responsibility for its emissions and climate commitments.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 17,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 155,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Surveymonkey's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 21% last year and decreased by approximately 98% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 65% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Surveymonkey 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.

