Datadog Inc
Datadog's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Datadog completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Datadog has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Datadog's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Datadog amounted to 2,199 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Datadog increased by 21.22%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Datadog's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Datadog's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Datadog were 529 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Datadog's Scope 1 emissions increased by 57.91%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Datadog's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Datadog reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,670 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Datadog reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Datadog's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 12.91% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Datadog use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Datadog reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Datadog's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Datadog's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Datadog reported 84,255 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2023 disclosure of Datadog includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Datadog's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Datadog's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Datadog reported total Scope 3 emissions of 84,255 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Datadog disclose?
In 2023, Datadog reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Datadog's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Datadog's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 46,756 tCO₂e (55.49%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,715 tCO₂e (29.33%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 7,907 tCO₂e (9.38%)
Datadog's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Datadog’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Datadog reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 529 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,129 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.25 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Datadog's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Datadog's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Datadog reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.25 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.3, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Datadog rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Datadog ranked 9 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Datadog is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Datadog's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Datadog reported a total carbon footprint of 86,454 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4,665.93% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Datadog's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.93%.a