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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
United Internet's score of 49 is higher than 88% 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 9,378,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,938,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,440,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has made significant strides in its climate commitments, particularly through its Climate Strategy 2030, which aims to reduce carbon emissions by exclusively using renewable energy at all its data centres. This strategy also includes plans to decrease reliance on the national grid by installing additional photovoltaic systems. In 2022, United Internet's emissions were reported at approximately 27,769,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 23,369,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across all relevant scopes, including Scope 3, which accounted for significant emissions in previous years, such as 19,159,000 kg CO2e in 2017. United Internet's commitment to sustainability is evident in its near-term goals, which focus on reducing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. The company is actively working towards achieving net-zero emissions through these initiatives, reflecting a strong dedication to environmental responsibility and climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,311,100 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 20,711,600 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,668,300 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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United Internet 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.
