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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
What are Datadog's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Datadog reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,670 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
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 energy
What methodology does Datadog use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Datadog reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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 chain
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
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.
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:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 46,756 tCOâ‚‚e (55.49%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 24,715 tCOâ‚‚e (29.33%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 7,907 tCOâ‚‚e (9.38%)
Datadog's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Datadog's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Datadog reported a total carbon footprint of 86,454 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.
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%.