Scout24 SE
Scout24's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Scout24 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).
Scout24 has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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 Scout24's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Scout24 amounted to 1,006 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 Scout24 decreased by 6.68%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Scout24's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Scout24's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Scout24 were 338 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Scout24 reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Scout24's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 18.26%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Scout24's Scope 1 emissions increased by 31.52%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Scout24's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Scout24 reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 164 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 668 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Scout24 reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Scout24's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 18.64% 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 Scout24 use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Scout24 reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Scout24's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Scout24's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Scout24 reported 2,973 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 Scout24 includes a breakdown across 8 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
Scout24's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Scout24's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Scout24 reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,973 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 87.39% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.61% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Scout24 reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Scout24's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Scout24's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Scout24's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Scout24's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Scout24 disclose?
In 2024, Scout24 reported emissions for 8 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 Scout24's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Scout24's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,435 tCO₂e (48.27%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 459 tCO₂e (15.44%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 374 tCO₂e (12.58%)
Scout24's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Scout24’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Scout24 reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 338 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 589 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.57 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Scout24's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Scout24's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Scout24 reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.57 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.14, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Scout24 rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Scout24 ranked 16 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Scout24 is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Scout24's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Scout24 reported a total carbon footprint of 3,979 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.7% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Scout24's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.79%.a