freenet AG
freenet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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) | 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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 freenet's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of freenet amounted to 26,559.2 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 freenet decreased by 10.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
freenet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are freenet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of freenet were 2,864.3 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has freenet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, freenet's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 24%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), freenet's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are freenet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, freenet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 517 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 23,694.9 tCO₂e 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 34.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), freenet's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.68% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does freenet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, 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 2025, freenet reported 71,177.7 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 freenet includes a breakdown across 14 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
freenet's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are freenet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, freenet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 71,177.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 64.74% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 35.26% 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 emissions have increased by 1,385.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), freenet's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 45.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does freenet disclose?
In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to freenet's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 30,679.8 tCO₂e (43.1%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 20,211.3 tCO₂e (28.4%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 6,186.6 tCO₂e (8.69%)
freenet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into freenet’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, freenet reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,864.3 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,869 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1 tCO₂e 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 2025, freenet reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.26, 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 2025, freenet ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2025, freenet reported a total carbon footprint of 97,736.9 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 39.07% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to freenet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.24%.a