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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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Acast's score of 35 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acast's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Acast reported total carbon emissions of approximately 321,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 41,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and a significant 280,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable reduction from 2022, when total emissions were approximately 1,129,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 9,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 1,119,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Acast has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, although no formal climate pledges or science-based targets have been disclosed. Acast's headquarters is located in Sweden (SE), and the company is actively engaged in addressing its carbon footprint within the podcasting industry.

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Scope 3
1,119,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acast's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Acast is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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