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People Incorporated

Common Name
People
Country
United States
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Employees
5,156
Ticker
PPLI
Exchange
Nasdaq
Description
People Incorporated is a publicly traded holding company focused on media, internet, and consumer-facing businesses. The company primarily operates through People Inc., described as America’s largest ...

People's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, People 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, People has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)20242023
Total Scope 1
3,759a
5,536b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
7,164a
11,838b
Location-Based
8,092a
12,766b
Total Scope 3
N/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
0.9873a
1.2682b
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a. People's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2024
b. People's ESG Report 2024

Insights into People's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of People amounted to 11,851 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 People decreased by 35.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

People's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-32%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are People's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of People were 3,759 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2023), People's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 32.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are People's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, People reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,164 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,092 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has People reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), People's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 36.61% 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 People use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, People reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

People's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202403.5 k7 k10.5 k14 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into People’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, People reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,759 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,807 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.99 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

People's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

51002,00020,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Nebius GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 98 tCO2eRevenue: $M 92Scope 1 Intensity: 1.07 tCO2e/$MRecruit HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,034 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.20 tCO2e/$MSpotify TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,261Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MTencent HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 121,466 tCO2eRevenue: $M 90,471Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MAutohomeYear: 2023Scope 1: 362 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,011Scope 1 Intensity: 0.36 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Daily Digital Culture GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 48 tCO2eRevenue: $M 424Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MKakaku.comYear: 2025Scope 1: 9 tCO2eRevenue: $M 523Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSeekYear: 2024Scope 1: 87 tCO2eRevenue: $M 723Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MRightmoveYear: 2024Scope 1: 129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 489Scope 1 Intensity: 0.26 tCO2e/$MChina LiteratureYear: 2024Scope 1: 45 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,112Scope 1 Intensity: 0.04 tCO2e/$MMeituYear: 2024Scope 1: 68 tCO2eRevenue: $M 411Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MAutotrader GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 777Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MREA GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 74 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,270Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MWeiboYear: 2024Scope 1: 107 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,754Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MUpworkYear: 2019Scope 1: 33 tCO2eRevenue: $M 301Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MSnapYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,822 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MMatch GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 564 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,479Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MPinterestYear: 2024Scope 1: 570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,647Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MMeta PlatformsYear: 2024Scope 1: 47,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 164,477Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MAlphabetYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 349,761Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MYelpYear: 2024Scope 1: 332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,412Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MZillow GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,945Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MPeopleYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,759 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,807Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$M

How does People's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, People reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.16, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does People rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, People ranked 20 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places People among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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