United Internet AG
United Internet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Internet's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Internet amounted to 82,295.4 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 United Internet increased by 777.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
United Internet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Internet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Internet were 6,497.68 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has United Internet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Internet's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 39.94%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Internet's Scope 1 emissions increased by 31.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are United Internet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, United Internet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,620.3 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 75,797.72 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does United Internet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, United Internet reported 1,356,234.21 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 United Internet includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 2 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain 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 2024, United Internet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,356,234.21 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 85.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.63% 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 2018, United Internet's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 44,851.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), United Internet's Scope 3 emissions increased by 6,388.13%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Internet disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to United Internet's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 966,805.35 tCO₂e (71.29%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 179,773.65 tCO₂e (13.26%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 120,667.71 tCO₂e (8.9%)
United Internet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Internet’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, United Internet reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,497.68 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,586 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.99 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 2024, United Internet reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.8 , 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 2024, United Internet ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
United Internet is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into United Internet's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, United Internet reported a total carbon footprint of 1,438,529.61 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4,650.55% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to United Internet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.27%. a