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Trade Me
Trade Me, officially known as Trade Me Limited, is New Zealand's leading online marketplace, headquartered in Wellington. Founded in 1999, the platform has evolved into a vital hub for buying and selling a diverse range of goods and services across the country, with significant operations in major urban areas like Auckland and Christchurch. Specialising in auctions and classified listings, Trade Me offers unique features such as user ratings and secure payment options, setting it apart from competitors. The platform encompasses various categories, including real estate, vehicles, and jobs, catering to millions of users annually. With a strong market position, Trade Me has achieved notable milestones, including its acquisition by Fairfax Media in 2006 and subsequent growth in user engagement. As a cornerstone of New Zealand's e-commerce landscape, Trade Me continues to innovate and adapt to the changing needs of its community.
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Trade Me's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Trade Me reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,006,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 37,474,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,864,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 48,208,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 35,852,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 11,356,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Trade Me has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, total emissions were reported at approximately 57,931,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant decrease in emissions over the subsequent years. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Trade Me's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Trade Me Group Limited, reflecting a corporate family relationship. The data indicates a consistent effort to monitor and report emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed. Overall, Trade Me's emissions trajectory shows a positive trend towards lower carbon emissions, aligning with broader industry efforts to address climate change.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 356,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Trade Me 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.
