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.
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.
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United Internet's score of 49 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, United Internet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,365,352,180 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,497,680 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 75,797.72 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,356,234,210 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for near-zero emissions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025, and achieving climate neutrality in these scopes by 2030. In 2023, United Internet's total emissions were approximately 9,378,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing 4,938,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 accounting for 4,440,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 27,769,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 23,369,000 kg CO2e. The company is also a certified VMware Zero Carbon Committed Partner, pledging to power its data centres with renewable energy by 2030. These initiatives reflect United Internet's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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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.