GoDaddy’s Sustainability Strategy: GHG Reductions & Renewable Energy Goals
GoDaddy remains committed to safeguarding the environment for future generations. We emphasize operational efficiency, productivity, and sustainable practices while monitoring our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually to evaluate progress. Our dedication to environmental stewardship focuses on areas with the greatest impact, including our data centers and corporate real estate.
Through our recently completed Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) and climate scenario analysis, we have evaluated potential climate-related risks and opportunities across our operations and supply chain over various timeframes. These assessments, outlined in the Sustainability Governance section and the Frameworks & Metrics section (page 48), form the foundation of our sustainability strategy.
In 2024, we introduced a comprehensive Environmental Policy that defines our approach to climate action, resource management, biodiversity protection, and high standards for suppliers. This policy, approved and overseen by the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee, reflects our belief that we can run our business responsibly while minimizing environmental impact and adhering to relevant regulations.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
We maintain a detailed GHG inventory to monitor emissions from our operations and supply chain. This data helps us pinpoint areas for improvement and identify opportunities for positive environmental impact.
In 2023, we exceeded our original goal of cutting scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 50% from 2019 levels—achieving this milestone two years early. Building on this success, we set a new target for 2024: reducing scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to our 2019 baseline.
As of December 31, 2024, we achieved an 88% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) relative to 2019. This progress reflects our ongoing focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Our annual emissions calculations follow the GHG Protocol (operational control approach) and our Inventory Management Plan. We track our year-over-year progress by comparing emissions data to our 2019 baseline until we meet our new reduction target.
In 2024, we refined our GHG accounting by adding scope 3 category 9—Downstream Transportation and Distribution—to capture emissions related to product delivery post-sale. We are also evaluating initiatives to further reduce scope 3 emissions.
2024 Scope Breakdown:
Through our recently completed Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) and climate scenario analysis, we have evaluated potential climate-related risks and opportunities across our operations and supply chain over various timeframes. These assessments, outlined in the Sustainability Governance section and the Frameworks & Metrics section (page 48), form the foundation of our sustainability strategy.
In 2024, we introduced a comprehensive Environmental Policy that defines our approach to climate action, resource management, biodiversity protection, and high standards for suppliers. This policy, approved and overseen by the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee, reflects our belief that we can run our business responsibly while minimizing environmental impact and adhering to relevant regulations.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
We maintain a detailed GHG inventory to monitor emissions from our operations and supply chain. This data helps us pinpoint areas for improvement and identify opportunities for positive environmental impact.
In 2023, we exceeded our original goal of cutting scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 50% from 2019 levels—achieving this milestone two years early. Building on this success, we set a new target for 2024: reducing scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to our 2019 baseline.
As of December 31, 2024, we achieved an 88% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) relative to 2019. This progress reflects our ongoing focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Our annual emissions calculations follow the GHG Protocol (operational control approach) and our Inventory Management Plan. We track our year-over-year progress by comparing emissions data to our 2019 baseline until we meet our new reduction target.
In 2024, we refined our GHG accounting by adding scope 3 category 9—Downstream Transportation and Distribution—to capture emissions related to product delivery post-sale. We are also evaluating initiatives to further reduce scope 3 emissions.
2024 Scope Breakdown:
- 1%: Scope 1
- 5%: Scope 2 – Market-Based
- 65%: Scope 3 – Purchased Goods and Services
- 3%: Scope 3 – Capital Goods
- 3%: Scope 3 – Fuel and Energy Related Activities
- <1%: Scope 3 – Upstream Transportation and Distribution
- <1%: Scope 3 – Waste Generated in Operations
- 2%: Scope 3 – Business Travel
- <1%: Scope 3 – Downstream Transportation and Distribution
- 4%: Scope 3 – Employee Commuting
- 15%: Scope 3 – Use of Sold Products
- <1%: Scope 3 – End of Life Treatment
- <1%: Scope 3 – Investments
Operating Efficiently
Environmental responsibility begins with effective resource management. We aim to reduce water consumption, energy use, waste generation, and emissions through practices such as recycling, reusing materials, and complying with all environmental regulations for air, water, and land.
Our Global Real Estate and Workspaces (GREWS) team works closely with IT to handle e-waste, including laptops, batteries, and other devices. Items are reused or repurposed whenever possible, and end-of-life equipment is recycled through trusted third-party partners.
The hybrid work model reduces our office footprint, while GREWS continues to optimize coworking spaces and real estate by tracking usage, cutting unnecessary resources, lowering costs, and reducing energy consumption. Our data centers, which are a significant source of emissions, are continuously optimized for efficiency (see Energy section, page 45).
Operational Emissions (Thousand MT CO2e)
Environmental responsibility begins with effective resource management. We aim to reduce water consumption, energy use, waste generation, and emissions through practices such as recycling, reusing materials, and complying with all environmental regulations for air, water, and land.
Our Global Real Estate and Workspaces (GREWS) team works closely with IT to handle e-waste, including laptops, batteries, and other devices. Items are reused or repurposed whenever possible, and end-of-life equipment is recycled through trusted third-party partners.
The hybrid work model reduces our office footprint, while GREWS continues to optimize coworking spaces and real estate by tracking usage, cutting unnecessary resources, lowering costs, and reducing energy consumption. Our data centers, which are a significant source of emissions, are continuously optimized for efficiency (see Energy section, page 45).
Operational Emissions (Thousand MT CO2e)
- 2019: Scope 1 – 1.36 | Scope 2 – 50.68
- 2020: Scope 1 – 1.30 | Scope 2 – 48.78
- 2021: Scope 1 – 1.22 | Scope 2 – 47.81
- 2022: Scope 1 – 1.24 | Scope 2 – 32.38
- 2023: Scope 1 – 0.83 | Scope 2 – 8.77
- 2024: Scope 1 – 0.83 | Scope 2 – 5.36
Renewable Energy Coverage (%)
- 2019: 28%
- 2020: 27%
- 2021: 27%
- 2022: 40%
- 2023: 75%
- 2024: 78%
Click here to read our 2024 Sustainability Report.
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