United Internet AG
United Internet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, United Internet 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).
United Internet has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Internet's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Internet amounted to 69,714 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Internet decreased by 15.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
United Internet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Internet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Internet were 4,199 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has United Internet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, United Internet's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 3.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), United Internet's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 35.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are United Internet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, United Internet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,764 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 65,515 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has United Internet reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), United Internet's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 13.57% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does United Internet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, United Internet reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
United Internet's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into United Internet's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, United Internet reported 985,505 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 2025 disclosure of United Internet includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
United Internet's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Internet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, United Internet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 985,505 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 91.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has United Internet reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, United Internet's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 5,711.36%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), United Internet's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Internet disclose?
In 2025, United Internet reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of United Internet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to United Internet's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 702,141 tCO₂e (71.25%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 120,015 tCO₂e (12.18%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 79,156 tCO₂e (8.03%)
United Internet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Internet’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, United Internet reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,199 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,195 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.58 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
United Internet's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does United Internet's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, United Internet reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.32, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does United Internet rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, United Internet ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places United Internet among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into United Internet's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, United Internet reported a total carbon footprint of 1,055,219 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.75% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to United Internet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.39% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.21%.a