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Spotify AB

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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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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Spotify AB's score of 15 is lower 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 AB's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Spotify AB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 169,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are associated with purchased electricity, and a significant 166,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the majority of the company's carbon footprint. Notably, there were no reported Scope 1 emissions. As of 2023 and 2024, Spotify has not disclosed specific emissions data, indicating a lack of transparency in their current carbon footprint reporting. The absence of emissions data for these years suggests that Spotify may be in the process of refining its reporting practices or developing new strategies for emissions reduction. Spotify AB has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the lack of documented reduction targets or commitments to frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, the company is part of a corporate family relationship with Spotify Technology S.A., which may influence its sustainability strategies and reporting practices. Overall, while Spotify AB has made strides in reporting its emissions for 2020, the lack of recent data and defined reduction targets raises questions about its ongoing climate commitments and future sustainability efforts.

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2020
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2,600,000
Scope 3
166,300,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spotify AB's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Spotify AB is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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