Zillow
Zillow Group, Inc., commonly known as Zillow, is a leading online real estate marketplace headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2006, Zillow has revolutionised the property search experience, providing users with comprehensive listings, home value estimates, and innovative tools for buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. Operating primarily in major metropolitan areas, Zillow offers a suite of services, including Zillow Offers, which allows homeowners to sell directly to the company, and Zillow Home Loans, facilitating financing options. With its user-friendly platform and extensive database, Zillow has established itself as a trusted resource in the real estate industry, boasting millions of monthly visitors and a significant market share. The company's commitment to transparency and accessibility continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Real Estate 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
Zillow's score of 65 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Zillow's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Zillow Group, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions amounting to approximately 3,600,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 23,380,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Their Scope 3 emissions were notably high at about 78,534,000 kg CO2e, which includes substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (43,715,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (22,403,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, Zillow's emissions data showed Scope 1 emissions at approximately 197,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were around 363,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 3,417,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The Scope 3 emissions for that year were about 79,806,000 kg CO2e. Zillow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 94% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan for 75% of their suppliers, based on emissions from procured goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, to have science-based targets by 2028. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Zillow's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the real estate sector, focusing on significant reductions in their operational carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,191,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 21,254,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,724,633,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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