Datadog, Inc., a leading observability and monitoring platform, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with significant presence in North America and Europe. Founded in 2010, Datadog has rapidly evolved within the cloud infrastructure and application performance monitoring industry, achieving notable milestones such as its IPO in 2019. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring (APM), and log management, all designed to provide real-time insights into complex systems. Datadog's unique integration capabilities and user-friendly interface set it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its innovation, Datadog has garnered numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and performance visibility.
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In 2023, Datadog reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,000,000 kg CO2e, with a breakdown across various scopes. The company’s emissions include 529,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 84,255,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with notable contributions from business travel (30,161,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (30,161,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (24,715,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, Datadog has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability practices within the industry. As a leading technology company headquartered in the US, Datadog's emissions profile reflects the broader challenges faced by the tech sector in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Scope 1 | 529,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,670,000 |
Scope 3 | 84,255,000 |
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Datadog is not participating in any 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.