GoDaddy recently released its 2023 Sustainability Report, detailing significant progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas. Here are the main takeaways.
Key Achievements & Highlights
Environmental Impact
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
GoDaddy reduced its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2019 levels, reaching this goal two years ahead of schedule.
Equity and Inclusion
Pay Parity
GoDaddy has maintained global gender pay parity and U.S. ethnicity pay parity for the ninth consecutive year. This commitment ensures fair pay for all employees, regardless of gender or ethnicity.
Diversity and Inclusion
In 2023, 38% of GoDaddy’s U.S. employees identified as people of color, with substantial representation in leadership and technical roles.
Customer Innovations
GoDaddy Airo™
This AI-powered tool helps entrepreneurs establish and grow their online presence by generating business names, creating websites, and crafting social media posts.
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Empower by GoDaddy
Since 2017, this program has partnered with nonprofits to provide education, mentorship, and networking for underserved small business owners. In 2023, it supported nearly 2,900 entrepreneurs in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the U.K.
Corporate Governance
Sustainability Governance
GoDaddy’s Board of Directors oversees the company’s sustainability strategies, ensuring these goals are integrated into business practices.
CEO’s Message
Aman Bhutani, GoDaddy’s CEO, reiterated the company’s mission to “empower entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all.” He emphasized the importance of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Looking Ahead
GoDaddy plans to further embed sustainability in its operations and conduct a new assessment in 2024 to stay aligned with emerging regulations and stakeholder expectations.
For more details on GoDaddy’s sustainability initiatives and to read the full 2023 Sustainability Report, visit their official website.
