Criteo SA
Criteo's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Criteo 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).
Criteo has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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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Market-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 |
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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Criteo's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Criteo amounted to 18,712 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Criteo decreased by 25.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Criteo's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Criteo's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Criteo were 1,024 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Criteo's Scope 1 emissions increased by 116.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Criteo's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Criteo reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 17,688 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Criteo reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Criteo's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 28.48% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Criteo use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Criteo reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Criteo's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Criteo's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Criteo reported 59,555 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 2024 disclosure of Criteo includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 4 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Criteo's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Criteo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Criteo reported total Scope 3 emissions of 59,555 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Criteo's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 46.57%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Criteo disclose?
In 2024, Criteo reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Criteo's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Criteo's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 7,026 tCO₂e (98.82%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 84 tCO₂e (1.18%)
Criteo's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Criteo’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Criteo reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,024 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,933 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Criteo's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Criteo's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Criteo reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.52 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Criteo rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Criteo ranked 12 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Criteo is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Criteo's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Criteo reported a total carbon footprint of 78,267 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 42.73% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Criteo's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 22.6%. a