Protecting our planet

The global climate crisis poses a clear risk to both our environment and our wellbeing. We’re taking credible action to reduce emissions, preserve our natural resources and expand our positive impact on the planet.

Our commitment to climate action

Climate change is one of the most serious issues facing our planet, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. Our work in this area is just getting started. We are committed to taking meaningful action to address climate change and increase environmental protections.

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Reducing our footprint

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Powering our workforce with 100% renewable energy

In 2022 and 2023, we achieved our goal of powering our global offices with 100% renewable electricity.1 We use Renewable Energy Credits to offset home electricity use for employees who work from home.

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Reducing waste and supporting our communities

At our San Francisco office, we reduced food waste by 61%2 by forecasting employee needs, sending used cooking oil for biofuel and safely donating excess food. We also donate used and excess office furniture, IT equipment and more.

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Building a more sustainable cloud computing infrastructure

In 2023, we reduced our emissions from cloud computing in partnership with Amazon Web Services. With improved workload performance and lower energy intensity, we achieved a 62% reduction in carbon emissions per query.3

Setting ambitious targets for Pinterest

In 2022, we committed to setting near-term emissions reduction targets in line with climate science. In 2023, our targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Our climate strategy is built around achieving these targets through credible action.

↑ 100%

renewable energy sourcing by 2023 and through 2030

↓ 39%

reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2027

↓ 70%

reduction in scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions per USD gross profit by 2027

“When it comes to protecting the planet, we believe everyone has a role to play. At Pinterest we’re committed to inspiring action—on our platform, through our operations and within our communities—starting with reducing our own emissions.”

Wanji Walcott

Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer, Pinterest

An employee-led climate community

PinPlanet, an internal group of global Pinterest employees, mobilizes our workforce, users and business partners to take better care of the earth. The group hosts community events and develops content focused on living more sustainably.

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Combating climate misinformation on Pinterest

Pinterest’s Climate Misinformation Policy prohibits false or misleading content about climate change, including conspiracy theories.

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