Spotify AB
Spotify AB, commonly known as Spotify, is a leading music streaming service headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 2006, the company has revolutionised the way people access and enjoy music, boasting a vast library of over 70 million tracks. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, Spotify operates in the digital media industry, primarily focusing on music streaming, podcasting, and audio content. The platform's unique algorithms and personalised playlists, such as Discover Weekly, set it apart from competitors, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. Spotify has achieved significant milestones, including going public in 2018 and reaching over 500 million active users by 2023. As a pioneer in the streaming landscape, Spotify continues to shape the future of audio entertainment, solidifying its position as a market leader.
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Spotify AB's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Spotify AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 169,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 2,600,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 166,300,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined were around 2,600,000 kg CO2e. As of 2023, Spotify has not disclosed any new emissions data, indicating a lack of updated figures for that year. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as evidenced by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Spotify AB is a current subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., which may influence its climate strategies and reporting. However, no specific cascading data from the parent company regarding emissions or climate commitments has been provided. Overall, while Spotify has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of recent data and defined reduction targets suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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| 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | - |
| Scope 2 | 2,600,000 |
| Scope 3 | 166,300,000 |
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Spotify AB is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
