Auto Trader Group PLC
Auto Trader Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Auto Trader Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Auto Trader Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Auto Trader Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Auto Trader Group amounted to 320 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Auto Trader Group decreased by 30.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Auto Trader Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Auto Trader Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Auto Trader Group were 116 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Auto Trader Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Auto Trader Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 157.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Auto Trader Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 55.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Auto Trader Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 204 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Auto Trader Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Auto Trader Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 29.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Auto Trader Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Auto Trader Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Auto Trader Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Auto Trader Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Auto Trader Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported 92,848 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2025 disclosure of Auto Trader Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Auto Trader Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Auto Trader Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 92,848 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 24.43% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 75.57% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Auto Trader Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Auto Trader Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,365.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2024), Auto Trader Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Auto Trader Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Auto Trader Group disclose?
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Auto Trader Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Auto Trader Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 69,950 tCO₂e (75.34%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 19,457 tCO₂e (20.96%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,375 tCO₂e (1.48%)
Auto Trader Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Auto Trader Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 116 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 777 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Auto Trader Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Auto Trader Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.14 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Auto Trader Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Auto Trader Group ranked 12 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Auto Trader Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Auto Trader Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Auto Trader Group reported a total carbon footprint of 93,168 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.83% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Auto Trader Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.22%. a