freenet AG
freenet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
However, freenet has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
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 |
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 freenet's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of freenet amounted to 33,001.2 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of freenet increased by 0.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
freenet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are freenet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of freenet were 3,240.2 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has freenet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, freenet's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.16%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), freenet's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that freenet's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are freenet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, freenet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,428.6 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 29,761 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has freenet reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, freenet's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 30.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), freenet's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that freenet 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does freenet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, freenet reported 3,253.6 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 2023 disclosure of freenet includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, 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 2023, freenet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,253.6 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has freenet reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, freenet's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that freenet 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), freenet's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that freenet 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into freenet’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, freenet reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,240.2 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,908 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.11 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 2023, freenet reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.39 , 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 2023, freenet ranked 8 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 2023, freenet reported a total carbon footprint of 36,254.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.06% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to freenet's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 82.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 8.97%. a