Autotrader Group PLC
Autotrader Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Autotrader 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).
Autotrader 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Autotrader Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Autotrader 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 Autotrader Group decreased by 30.89%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Autotrader Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Autotrader Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Autotrader Group were 116 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Autotrader Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Autotrader Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 157.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Autotrader 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 Autotrader Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Autotrader Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 204 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Autotrader Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Autotrader 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.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Autotrader Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Autotrader Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Autotrader Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Autotrader Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
Autotrader Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Autotrader Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Autotrader 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 Autotrader 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
Autotrader Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Autotrader Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Autotrader 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 Autotrader Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Autotrader Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,365.17%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Autotrader Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Autotrader Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Autotrader Group disclose?
In 2025, Autotrader 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 Autotrader Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Autotrader 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%)
Autotrader Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Autotrader Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Autotrader 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
Autotrader Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Autotrader Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Autotrader Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.17, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Autotrader Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Autotrader Group ranked 11 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Autotrader Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Autotrader Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Autotrader 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 Autotrader 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