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Etsy

Etsy, Inc., commonly known as Etsy, is a prominent online marketplace headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 2005, Etsy has established itself as a leader in the e-commerce industry, specialising in handmade, vintage, and unique factory-manufactured items. The platform is renowned for its diverse range of products, including crafts, art, jewellery, and home décor, which are often crafted by independent sellers. This focus on individuality and creativity sets Etsy apart from traditional retail giants. Over the years, Etsy has achieved notable milestones, including its initial public offering in 2015, solidifying its market position as a go-to destination for unique and personalised goods. With a commitment to supporting small businesses and artisans, Etsy continues to thrive in the competitive online marketplace.

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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Etsy's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Etsy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Etsy reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 468,594,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 813,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with the majority of emissions stemming from Scope 3 activities. Etsy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the baseline year. Etsy's near-term targets include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 52% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million dollars of gross profit within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million dollars of gross profit by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Etsy's dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices.

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2,340,000
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Scope 3
90,196,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Etsy's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very 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. This request for Etsy is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Etsy is participating in some 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
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