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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Etsy's score of 72 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Etsy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 479,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 926,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 478,282,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 330,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and a reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 813,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions also saw a minor decrease from 468,594,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Etsy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in the intensity of its energy use by 2025, alongside a target to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025. Furthermore, the company has committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving a 90% reduction by 2040 from a 2020 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, Etsy aims for a 52% reduction per million dollars of gross profit by 2030 and a 97% reduction by 2040. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Etsy's commitment to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 144,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,522,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 79,144,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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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.
