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updated 21 days ago

Trade Me Sustainability Profile

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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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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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Trade Me's score of 26 is lower than 51% 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

In 2020, Trade Me reported total carbon emissions of approximately 8,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,034,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,024,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data is cascaded from Trade Me Group Limited, reflecting their commitment to transparency in environmental impact reporting. Trade Me has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they engaged with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for formal reduction goals. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, Trade Me's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which represents the largest portion of their carbon footprint. As a current subsidiary of Trade Me Group Limited, their emissions reporting aligns with industry standards, yet the lack of ambitious targets indicates potential areas for improvement in their sustainability efforts.

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2013201420192020
Scope 1
4,000
0,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
356,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Trade Me's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Trade Me's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Trade Me's Location?

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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 Trade Me is in NZ, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Trade Me's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Trade Me has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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