Hemnet Group AB, commonly known as Hemnet, is a leading online property marketplace headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1998, Hemnet has established itself as a pivotal player in the real estate industry, primarily serving the Swedish market. The platform connects buyers and sellers, offering a comprehensive range of residential listings, including apartments and houses. With its user-friendly interface and advanced search functionalities, Hemnet stands out by providing detailed property information and high-quality images, enhancing the home-buying experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the most visited property site in Sweden, reflecting its strong market position. Hemnet continues to innovate, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the digital real estate landscape.
How does Hemnet'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.
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Hemnet's score of 50 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hemnet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,885,128 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,180 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased heat, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling about 1,883,948 kg CO2e, which encompass areas such as purchased goods and services (1,802,301 kg CO2e), employee commuting (47,873 kg CO2e), and business travel (14,642 kg CO2e). Hemnet has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a target to reduce total emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the 2021 baseline by the same year. These targets have been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Hemnet's proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action within the software and services sector.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
Scope 2 | 3,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
Scope 3 | 9,000 | 0,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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