Acast
Acast, officially known as Acast AB, is a leading player in the podcasting industry, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2014, Acast has rapidly expanded its operations across major markets, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. The company focuses on providing innovative podcast hosting, monetisation, and distribution services, setting itself apart with its dynamic ad-insertion technology and comprehensive analytics. With a commitment to empowering creators and brands, Acast has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with renowned content creators and media companies. Its unique offerings, such as Acast Open and Acast Premium, cater to a diverse range of podcasters, from independent creators to large networks. As a pioneer in the podcasting space, Acast continues to shape the future of audio content, solidifying its position as a trusted platform for both listeners and advertisers.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Acast's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Acast's score of 33 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Acast's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Acast reported total carbon emissions of approximately 321,000 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from about 1,129,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes approximately 41,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 280,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable decrease in overall emissions, reflecting Acast's commitment to improving its environmental impact. Despite the substantial reduction in emissions, Acast has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices within the podcasting industry, aiming to further reduce its carbon footprint in the future.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 9,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,119,000 | 000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Acast is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
