Acast Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Acast's score of 40 is higher than 64% 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 2024, Acast reported total carbon emissions of approximately 276,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 125,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 151,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with business travel contributing about 133,000 kg CO2e and purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 18,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2023, Acast's total emissions were about 321,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 41,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching 280,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw significantly higher emissions of approximately 1,129,000 kg CO2e, predominantly from Scope 3 sources. Despite these figures, Acast has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The emissions data is sourced directly from Acast AB (publ) and reflects their independent reporting without any cascaded data from a parent organisation.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 9,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,119,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Acast's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Acast's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 46% last year and decreased by approximately 87% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Acast's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Acast has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
