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IONOS Group SE, often referred to simply as IONOS, is a prominent European leader within the computer and related services industry. Headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, this enterprise has grown to become Europe's largest hosting company and a significant global player, extending its robust digital solutions across Europe and North America.
Established in 1988 as 1&1, the company officially transitioned to IONOS Group SE in 2022. It delivers a comprehensive portfolio of essential digital services, encompassing web hosting, domain registration, cloud infrastructure, and e-commerce platforms. IONOS Group primarily specialises in empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and freelancers, with its market distinction coming from offering scalable, secure products underpinned by robust data protection and dedicated personal support tailored to entrepreneurial needs.
+18 vs industry average
IONOS Group SE’s score of 56 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
IONOS Group SE, a Computer and related services company headquartered in Germany, has reported its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
For 2025, IONOS Group SE's total reported emissions are approximately 1.98 million kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 91,200 kg CO2e and no Scope 2 emissions reported for this period. Their Scope 3 emissions include significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 58.9 million kg CO2e), capital goods (about 8.2 million kg CO2e), and employee commute (around 5.3 million kg CO2e).
In 2024, the company's total reported emissions were approximately 2.67 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 276,400 kg CO2e and no reported Scope 2 emissions. Key Scope 3 contributors were purchased goods and services (approximately 40.3 million kg CO2e) and capital goods (around 14.0 million kg CO2e).
For 2023, IONOS Group SE reported total emissions of approximately 3.38 million kg CO2e, comprising 359,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and no reported Scope 2 emissions. Their Scope 3 emissions were notably from purchased goods and services (approximately 30.0 million kg CO2e) and capital goods (around 14.1 million kg CO2e).
Looking further back, in 2022, IONOS Group SE reported Scope 1 emissions of 212,700 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 17,900 kg CO2e. For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were 1.76 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were 227,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Scope 1 emissions stood at 3.11 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 263,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, Scope 1 emissions were 3.25 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 282,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not available for these earlier years.
IONOS Group SE has set a near-term net-zero target to achieve a 100% electric fleet by 2030, which applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment was first noted in 2023.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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