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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Trade Me'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.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Trade Me's score of 26 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Trade Me's reported carbon emissions

As of 2014, Trade Me reported total carbon emissions of approximately 747,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity accounting for about 430,000 kg CO2e. In 2013, the company had lower total emissions of around 607,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 356,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Trade Me, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The absence of specific initiatives suggests that the company may need to enhance its focus on sustainability and emissions reduction strategies to align with industry standards.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Trade Me's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Trade Me is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Trade Me 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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