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Audible, Inc Sustainability Profile

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Audible, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon, is a leading player in the audiobook and spoken-word entertainment industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, Audible has revolutionised the way audiences consume literature and audio content, offering a vast library of audiobooks, podcasts, and original audio programmes. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe, Audible distinguishes itself through its unique subscription model, allowing users unlimited access to a diverse range of titles. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of Audible Originals and partnerships with renowned authors and publishers. Recognised for its innovation and quality, Audible continues to dominate the market, boasting millions of subscribers and a reputation for excellence in audio storytelling.

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66

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Audible, Inc's score of 66 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Audible, Inc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Amazon.com, Inc.

Audible, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., and therefore inherits its climate commitments and emissions data from its parent organisation. Audible is aligned with Amazon's sustainability initiatives, which include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These commitments are cascaded from Amazon.com, Inc. at a corporate family level. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Audible itself have not been disclosed. As part of Amazon's broader climate strategy, Audible is expected to contribute to the company's goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This commitment reflects a growing trend in the tech industry towards enhanced transparency and accountability in climate action. While specific emissions figures for Audible are not available, the company's alignment with Amazon's sustainability goals indicates a proactive approach to addressing climate change within its operations.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
4,980,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
Scope 2
4,710,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
48,600,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Audible, Inc's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Audible, Inc's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Audible, Inc's Location?

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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 Audible, Inc is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Audible, Inc's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Audible, Inc's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
34%
Capital Goods
20%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
19%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Employee Commuting
5%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Business Travel
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Audible, Inc'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.

Audible, Inc 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.

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