Spotify
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Spotify'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Spotify's score of 37 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Spotify's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Spotify reported total carbon emissions of approximately 280,355,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,053,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,767,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 275,535,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass areas such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. Comparatively, Spotify's emissions in previous years were as follows: in 2022, total emissions were about 331,598,000 kg CO2e; in 2021, they reached approximately 353,054,000 kg CO2e; in 2020, emissions were around 309,406,000 kg CO2e; and in 2019, they totalled about 332,351,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has seen a reduction in total emissions from 2021 to 2023. Despite these reductions, Spotify has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to navigate its climate impact within the broader context of the music streaming industry, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 701,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,803,000 | 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 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Spotify 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.
