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Acast

Acast, officially known as Acast AB, is a leading podcast hosting and monetisation platform 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, establishing itself as a key player in the podcasting industry. Specialising in providing comprehensive solutions for podcasters, Acast offers unique services such as dynamic ad insertion and audience analytics, enabling creators to maximise their reach and revenue. The platform's commitment to innovation has led to significant milestones, including partnerships with prominent media companies and a diverse range of content creators. Recognised for its market position, Acast has garnered accolades for its user-friendly interface and robust monetisation strategies, making it a preferred choice for both established and emerging podcasters seeking to grow their audiences and enhance their content.

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.

33

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Acast's score of 33 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 320,000 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 41,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 280,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, while Scope 1 emissions were recorded at zero. In 2022, Acast's total emissions were about 1,128,000 tonnes CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 9,000 tonnes CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,119,000 tonnes CO2e. Despite the significant emissions reported, Acast has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction strategies indicates a need for further development in their sustainability efforts. Acast's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of their carbon footprint.

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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 low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Acast is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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