SEEK
SEEK Limited, commonly known as SEEK, is a leading employment marketplace headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1997, SEEK has established itself as a pivotal player in the online recruitment industry, primarily serving the Australian and New Zealand markets. The company offers a range of services, including job listings, career resources, and recruitment solutions, uniquely tailored to connect job seekers with employers. With a strong focus on innovation, SEEK has continually evolved its platform, integrating advanced technology to enhance user experience. Notable achievements include being one of the first companies to introduce a comprehensive online job board in Australia, solidifying its market position. Today, SEEK remains a trusted name in employment services, renowned for its commitment to helping individuals find meaningful work and assisting businesses in sourcing top talent.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
SEEK's score of 41 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
SEEK's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SEEK reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,825,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 88,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1,389,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions constituting the majority at about 15,348,000 kg CO2e. This marked an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 11,053,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, SEEK's emissions included approximately 68,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 1,042,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and 9,943,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3. The trend indicates a significant rise in emissions over the years, with 2021 reporting total emissions of about 13,482,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 3. SEEK has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint, nor have they committed to any science-based targets. The absence of documented reduction strategies suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the organisation. Overall, SEEK's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing their substantial Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of their carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,305,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,385,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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SEEK 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.
