Auto1 Sustainability Profile
Auto1 Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, is a leading player in the European online car trading industry. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major markets, including France, Italy, and Spain, establishing itself as a trusted platform for buying and selling used vehicles. Specialising in digital car sales, Auto1 Group offers a unique marketplace that connects dealers and private sellers, streamlining the transaction process. Their innovative approach includes a comprehensive inspection service and a transparent pricing model, setting them apart in a competitive landscape. With a strong market position, Auto1 Group has achieved significant milestones, including a successful IPO in 2021. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has solidified their reputation as a go-to destination for automotive transactions in Europe.
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Auto1's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Auto1 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,405,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,661,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile and stationary combustion, and 3,744,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, based on a market-based approach. Notably, there is no reported data for Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 235,566,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 7,886,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 448,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of 227,232,000 kg CO2e, which included business travel and purchased goods and services. Auto1's emissions have shown fluctuations over the years, with a total of approximately 293,334,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 269,249,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 178,933,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. Overall, Auto1's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, although further climate commitments or reduction strategies have not been disclosed.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,278,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 222,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 158,095,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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Auto1's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Auto1's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 21% last year and increased by approximately 44% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Auto1'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.
Auto1 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.
