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freenet AG
freenet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, freenet 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).
freenet has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into freenet's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions offreenet amounted to29,175.4metric 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 freenetdecreased by 11.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
freenet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are freenet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of freenet were 3,215 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has freenet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, freenet's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), freenet's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that freenet's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab
What are freenet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, freenet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 512.1 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 25,960.4 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has freenet reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, freenet's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 28.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), freenet's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 12.77% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does freenet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, freenet reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
freenet's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into freenet's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, freenet reported 76,935.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of freenet includes a breakdown across 14of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
freenet's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are freenet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, freenet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 76,935.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 70.27%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 29.73%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has freenet reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, freenet's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 1,505.97%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), freenet's Scope 3 emissions increased by 2,264.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does freenet disclose?
In 2024, freenet reported emissions for 14 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of freenet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to freenet's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 37,397.8 tCOâ‚‚e(48.61%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 15,947.3 tCOâ‚‚e(20.73%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 6,305.3 tCOâ‚‚e(8.2%)
freenet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into freenet’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, freenet reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,215 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,578 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.25 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
freenet's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does freenet's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, freenet reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.25 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.97, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does freenet rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, freenet ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
freenet is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into freenet's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, freenet reported a total carbon footprint of 106,110.9 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 192.68% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to freenet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.47%.a