Curious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project
Book a demo for a pilot project
GfK, officially known as GfK SE, is a leading player in the research and development services sector, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1934, GfK has evolved into a global powerhouse, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company specialises in market research, consumer insights, and data analytics, providing businesses with unique tools to understand market dynamics and consumer behaviour.
Renowned for its innovative methodologies, GfK offers core services that include brand tracking, product testing, and audience measurement. Its commitment to data integrity and actionable insights has positioned GfK as a trusted partner for numerous industries. With a rich history of milestones, GfK continues to set benchmarks in the research field, solidifying its reputation as a market leader.
-6 vs industry average
Gfk’s score of 26 is lower than 42% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Research Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Research Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gfk, a research and development services company headquartered in DE, reported approximately 22.2 million kg CO2e in total emissions for the year 2022. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 1.7 million kg CO2e, driven primarily by mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 4.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions constituted the largest portion, totalling approximately 15.8 million kg CO2e, with significant contributions from employee commute, business travel, and fuel and energy-related activities.
In 2021, Gfk's total emissions were approximately 17.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 1.7 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions amounted to approximately 5.8 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2021 were approximately 13.9 million kg CO2e.
For 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were around 5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 14.9 million kg CO2e.
In 2019, the company reported total emissions of approximately 56.6 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 9.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 44.6 million kg CO2e.
Gfk's emissions data is cascaded from GfK SE, where Gfk is a current subsidiary at cascade level 4. The company's sustainability reporting, including annual sustainability reports, provides details on its climate commitments and initiatives. While specific reduction targets are not detailed in the provided data, the company discloses its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental performance.
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
No climate goals have been disclosed for Gfk yet.
See all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now


You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn more