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IONOS SE Sustainability Profile

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IONOS SE, headquartered in Germany, is a leading player in the web hosting and cloud services industry. Founded in 1988, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across Europe and North America. IONOS offers a comprehensive range of products, including domain registration, website hosting, and cloud solutions, distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and robust customer support. With a commitment to innovation, IONOS has achieved notable milestones, such as the launch of its scalable cloud infrastructure, catering to businesses of all sizes. The company is recognised for its competitive pricing and reliable performance, positioning itself as a trusted partner for digital transformation. As a subsidiary of United Internet AG, IONOS SE continues to strengthen its market position, serving millions of customers worldwide with tailored solutions that meet diverse online needs.

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How does IONOS SE'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.

43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

36

Industry Benchmark

IONOS SE's score of 43 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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IONOS SE's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from United Internet AG

IONOS SE, headquartered in Germany (DE), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of United Internet AG, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, IONOS SE has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Given its relationship with United Internet AG, any potential emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organisation. However, no specific figures or targets have been disclosed in this context. In summary, while IONOS SE is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate initiatives, it currently lacks detailed emissions data and defined reduction targets.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,311,100
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
66,092,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
8,160,700
000,000
000,000
-
-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is IONOS SE's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. IONOS SE's primary industry is Telecommunications Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is IONOS SE's Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for IONOS SE is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

IONOS SE's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

IONOS SE's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Use of Sold Products
13%
Capital Goods
9%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Investments
1%
Employee Commuting
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

IONOS SE's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

IONOS SE has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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