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Kickstarter measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.
Total 2024 GHG Emissions
323.6 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 70 gas-powered cars for one year
0.01 kgCO2e per dollar of revenue
Emissions intensity
Kickstarter's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Kickstarter attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per dollar of revenue)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.
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Kickstarter is funding a portfolio of projects to support the climate transition. This portfolio includes specific actions within their operations, as well as projects elsewhere around the world.
Total climate funding
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As part of its climate transition planning, Kickstarter has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
We plan to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in their entirety by eliminating our physical office and transitioning to a fully remote ...read more
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
Eliminate natural gas usage at owned facilities.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 1
Source of emissions
Use phase emissions
Action
Implement updated environmental commitment measures for creators on Kickstarter to reduce the carbon footprint of their projects
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q3 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Software and servers
Action
We will transition our data servers from Amazon AWS East (fossil fuels) to AWS West (hydroelectric).
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Employee commuting
Action
We will formalize a long term set of practices and policies that support employees in working from home more often.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Business travel
Action
We will implement guidance and policies for reducing carbon emissions from business travel.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Energy at offices or controlled facilities
Action
Reduce overall energy emissions from HQ by transitioning Kickstarter HQ to fully renewable energy.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2020
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Software and servers
Action
Reduce overall scope 3 emissions
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2020
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Business travel
Action
Reduce flight-based business travel for all employees by implementing a policy to encourage the use of the train whenever possible for busin ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Capital expenditures
Action
Implement a policy to extend the lifespan of laptops by 50% from 2 to 3 years in all departments.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Software and servers
Action
Implement server efficiency measures to reduce energy consumption through improvements in data processing and delivery in our databases. The ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Kickstarter has set a long-term target to reduce GHG emissions.
Completed
Target
We commit to reducing 2021 Scope 1 and 2 emissions 50% by 2030.
Kickstarter is committed to limit its environmental impact within and outside our walls. When we reincorporated as a Public Benefit Corporation in 2015, we formalized environmental stewardship as part of our legal obligations as a company. We believe it is our responsibility and commitment to invest in green infrastructure, support green commuting methods, and factor environmental impact when choosing vendors. Additionally, we've committed to providing recommendations and resources that help creators make environmentally conscious decisions on tasks, like shipping and packaging, that are common to the use of its services. When Climate Neutral started in 2019 by two Kickstarter funded companies, we were excited to join the effort and commit to being climate neutral immediately. We have also worked with the Environmental Defense Fund to build tools for creators on Kickstarter to make their own environmental commitments. We view our position as a well known brand and as a platform as a powerful lever for leading on climate and sustainability.
— Kickstarter
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