IONOS Group SE
IONOS Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, IONOS Group 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).
IONOS Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into IONOS Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IONOS Group amounted to 2,507.7 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 IONOS Group decreased by 35.41%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
IONOS Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IONOS Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of IONOS Group were 1,121 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has IONOS Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IONOS Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 245.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), IONOS Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are IONOS Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, IONOS Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,386.7 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has IONOS Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IONOS Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have increased by 4,817.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), IONOS Group's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 46.48% 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 IONOS Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, IONOS Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
IONOS Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into IONOS Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, IONOS Group reported 73,362.1 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 IONOS Group includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
IONOS Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IONOS Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, IONOS Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 73,362.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 99.71% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.29% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), IONOS Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.71%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IONOS Group disclose?
In 2024, IONOS Group reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of IONOS Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to IONOS Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 40,285.6 tCO₂e (54.91%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 14,044.9 tCO₂e (19.14%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 6,039.1 tCO₂e (8.23%)
IONOS Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IONOS Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, IONOS Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,121 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,624 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.69 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
IONOS Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does IONOS Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, IONOS Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.69 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.56, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does IONOS Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, IONOS Group ranked 12 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
IONOS Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into IONOS Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, IONOS Group reported a total carbon footprint of 75,869.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.16% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to IONOS Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.83%.a