Spotify Sustainability Profile
Spotify Technology S.A., commonly known as Spotify, is a leading audio streaming platform headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2006, Spotify has revolutionised the music industry by offering a vast library of over 70 million tracks, podcasts, and personalised playlists, catering to millions of users across Europe, North America, and beyond. As a pioneer in the music streaming industry, Spotify's unique algorithms provide tailored listening experiences, setting it apart from competitors. The platform has achieved significant milestones, including going public in 2018 and reaching over 500 million active users by 2023. With its innovative approach to music discovery and user engagement, Spotify continues to solidify its position as a market leader in digital audio entertainment.
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Spotify's score of 70 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Spotify's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Spotify reported total carbon emissions of approximately 195,027,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,069,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,362,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 190,596,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest components of Scope 3 emissions stem from purchased goods and services, accounting for about 351,951,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Spotify's emissions were higher, totalling about 280,711,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,053,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 3,767,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 275,891,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Spotify has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2030. This commitment encompasses emissions from its operations (Scope 1 and 2) as well as its entire value chain (Scope 3). The data presented is sourced directly from Spotify Technology S.A. and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining business growth.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 701,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,803,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 328,847,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Spotify's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Spotify's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 31% last year and decreased by approximately 42% since 2019, 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 185% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Spotify'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.
Spotify has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
