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United Internet

United Internet AG, headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, is a leading player in the telecommunications and internet services industry. Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a key provider of web hosting, cloud services, and broadband solutions across Europe, particularly in Germany and other major operational regions. With a diverse portfolio that includes brands like 1&1 and GMX, United Internet offers unique products tailored to both individual and business needs. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to digital services, consistently enhancing user experience through cutting-edge technology. As a prominent market contender, United Internet has achieved significant milestones, including a strong customer base and recognition for its commitment to quality and reliability in the digital landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does United Internet'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.

33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

United Internet's score of 33 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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United Internet's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, United Internet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,938,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,440,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 956,972,300 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a substantial reliance on indirect emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 18,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, United Internet has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2021, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 20,711,600 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,734,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 16,434,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor has it committed to any science-based targets (SBTi) for emissions reduction. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while United Internet is actively monitoring its emissions across all three scopes, it may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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2,311,100
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20,711,600
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1,668,300
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. United Internet's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. United Internet is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium 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.

United Internet 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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