United Internet AG
United Internet's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 4 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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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into United Internet's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Internet amounted to 9,378 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of United Internet decreased by 66.23%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
United Internet's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Internet's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of United Internet were 4,938 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has United Internet reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Internet's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 6.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), United Internet's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.23%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are United Internet's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, United Internet reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,440 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has United Internet reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), United Internet's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 81% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does United Internet use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, United Internet reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
United Internet's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into United Internet's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, United Internet reported 20,903.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of United Internet includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
United Internet's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are United Internet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, United Internet reported total Scope 3 emissions of 20,903.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has United Internet reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, United Internet's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 592.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), United Internet's Scope 3 emissions increased by 799.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does United Internet disclose?
In 2023, United Internet reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of United Internet's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to United Internet's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 18,000 tCOâ‚‚e (95.02%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 944.3 tCOâ‚‚e (4.98%)
United Internet's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into United Internet's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, United Internet reported a total carbon footprint of 30,281.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.63% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to United Internet's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 69.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 16.31%.