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VK International Public Joint-Stock Company

VK International Public Joint-Stock Company, commonly referred to as VK, is a prominent player in the technology and social media industry, headquartered in Russia. Founded in 2006, VK has rapidly evolved into a leading platform, primarily serving the Russian-speaking community across various operational regions, including Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The company is renowned for its core offerings, which include social networking services, online advertising, and digital content distribution. VK distinguishes itself through its user-friendly interface and comprehensive features that cater to diverse user needs. With a strong market position, VK has achieved significant milestones, including millions of active users and a robust advertising ecosystem, solidifying its status as a key competitor in the digital landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does VK International Public Joint-Stock Company's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

VK International Public Joint-Stock Company's score of 25 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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VK International Public Joint-Stock Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, VK International Public Joint-Stock Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 529,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, totalling around 26,529,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase in Scope 2 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 228,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 emissions were about 471,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. This lack of defined reduction strategies suggests that VK International may still be in the early stages of formalising their climate action plans. Overall, VK International's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate strategies to address their carbon footprint effectively.

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Scope 2
82,425,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. VK International Public Joint-Stock Company's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for VK International Public Joint-Stock Company is in RU, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

VK International Public Joint-Stock Company 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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