Scout24 AG, headquartered in Germany, is a leading digital marketplace operating primarily in the real estate and automotive sectors. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a key player in the online classifieds industry, with significant operations across Germany and Austria. Scout24's core offerings include ImmobilienScout24, a premier platform for real estate listings, and AutoScout24, a comprehensive marketplace for vehicles. These platforms are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and advanced search functionalities, catering to both buyers and sellers. With a strong market position, Scout24 has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO in 2015. The company continues to innovate, leveraging technology to enhance user experience and maintain its status as a trusted leader in the digital marketplace landscape.
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In 2024, Scout24 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,080,000 kg CO2e, comprising 338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 164,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2, and about 2,973,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were around 2,929,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 257,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at 224,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 2,929,000 kg CO2e. Scout24 has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 69.8% by 2030, relative to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50.4% within the same timeframe. Long-term, Scout24 is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2045, also based on 2018 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emission reductions.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000.00 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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