Lightspeed
Lightspeed Commerce Inc., commonly known as Lightspeed, is a leading provider of cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems and e-commerce solutions. Headquartered in Canada, the company operates extensively across North America and Europe, serving a diverse range of industries including retail, hospitality, and e-commerce. Founded in 2005, Lightspeed has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its innovative POS platform that integrates seamlessly with various payment processors and inventory management systems. The company’s core offerings, such as Lightspeed Retail and Lightspeed Restaurant, stand out for their user-friendly interfaces and robust features tailored to enhance operational efficiency. With a strong market position, Lightspeed has garnered recognition for its commitment to empowering businesses through technology, making it a trusted partner for merchants looking to thrive in a competitive landscape.
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Lightspeed's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Lightspeed reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 2,852,454 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from business travel. This marks a notable focus on indirect emissions, as no data was disclosed for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in this reporting year. In 2022, Lightspeed's total emissions were about 966,000 kg CO2e, which included approximately 534,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 193,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 184,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, specifically from business travel. This indicates a comprehensive approach to tracking emissions across all relevant scopes. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Lightspeed has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This context highlights the company's current focus on emissions measurement rather than formal commitments to reduction strategies. Overall, Lightspeed's emissions data reflects a growing awareness of carbon footprints, particularly in business travel, while also signalling the need for future commitments to reduce overall emissions.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 534,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 193,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 184,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Lightspeed 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.
