Public Profile

Gfk

GfK, or Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung, is a leading global market research company headquartered in Germany. Established in 1934, GfK has evolved into a key player in the market intelligence sector, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in consumer insights, retail measurement, and brand tracking, GfK offers unique data-driven solutions that empower businesses to make informed decisions. Their innovative approach combines advanced analytics with deep industry expertise, setting them apart in a competitive landscape. Recognised for their commitment to quality and accuracy, GfK has achieved notable milestones, including the development of pioneering methodologies in market research. With a robust portfolio of services, GfK continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for brands seeking to understand consumer behaviour and market trends.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gfk's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

7

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Gfk's score of 7 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gfk's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, GfK reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,201,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,747,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 4,645,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 15,808,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has shown a significant reduction in emissions over the years, with total emissions decreasing from about 56,559,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the aforementioned figure in 2022. GfK's emissions profile indicates a consistent effort to manage and reduce their carbon footprint across all scopes. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed, which suggests that while GfK is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not have formalised commitments in line with industry standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, GfK's emissions data reflects a commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing its environmental impact, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the majority of its carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
2,087,000
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Scope 2
9,839,000
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Scope 3
44,633,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gfk's primary industry is Research and development services (73), 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. Gfk is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Gfk is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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