Twilio Inc
Twilio's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Twilio 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).
Twilio has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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 Twilio's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Twilio amounted to 7,195.9 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 Twilio increased by 6.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Twilio's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Twilio's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Twilio were 866.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Twilio reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Twilio's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 9.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Twilio's Scope 1 emissions increased by 7.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Twilio's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Twilio reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,638.2 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 6,329.8 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Twilio reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Twilio's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Twilio 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Twilio's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Twilio 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Twilio use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Twilio reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Twilio's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Twilio's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Twilio reported 233,116.1 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 Twilio includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Twilio's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Twilio's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Twilio reported total Scope 3 emissions of 233,116.1 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.
Has Twilio reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Twilio's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 139.59%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Twilio's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Twilio 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Twilio disclose?
In 2023, Twilio reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Twilio's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Twilio's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 197,678.7 tCOâ‚‚e (84.8%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 26,385.5 tCOâ‚‚e (11.32%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 4,177.7 tCOâ‚‚e (1.79%)
Twilio's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Twilio's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Twilio reported a total carbon footprint of 240,312 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.48% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Twilio's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.63%.