Rightmove PLC
Rightmove's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Rightmove 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).
Rightmove has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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 Rightmove's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Rightmove amounted to 215.69 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 Rightmove decreased by 26.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Rightmove's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rightmove's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Rightmove were 128.56 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Rightmove reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Rightmove's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 14.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rightmove's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 38.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Rightmove's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Rightmove reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 87.13 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Rightmove reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Rightmove's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rightmove's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rightmove's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Rightmove's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Rightmove use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Rightmove reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Rightmove's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Rightmove's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Rightmove reported 6,923.01 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 Rightmove includes a breakdown across 6 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
Rightmove's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Rightmove's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Rightmove reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,923.01 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Rightmove reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Rightmove's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 38.11%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Rightmove's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Rightmove's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Rightmove disclose?
In 2024, Rightmove reported emissions for 6 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 Rightmove's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Rightmove's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,838.72 tCO₂e (69.89%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 932.18 tCO₂e (13.46%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 680.74 tCO₂e (9.83%)
Rightmove's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Rightmove’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Rightmove reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 128.56 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 489 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.26 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Rightmove's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Rightmove's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Rightmove reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.26 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 Rightmove rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Rightmove ranked 16 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Rightmove is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Rightmove's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Rightmove reported a total carbon footprint of 7,138.7 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.88% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Rightmove's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 1.8%.a