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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Etsy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Etsy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 479,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 284,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 926,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 478,282,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from downstream transportation and distribution (about 338,387,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 125,972,000 kg CO2e). Etsy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a near-zero reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, with interim targets of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 52% per million dollars of gross profit within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include 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 targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Etsy's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions across all scopes. The data reported is solely from Etsy, Inc., with no cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations.
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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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