Zillow
Zillow Group, Inc., commonly known as Zillow, is a leading online real estate marketplace headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2006, Zillow has revolutionised the property search experience, primarily serving major operational regions across the US. The company operates within the real estate industry, focusing on residential property listings, home valuations, and rental services. Zillow's core offerings include its user-friendly website and mobile app, which provide comprehensive listings, detailed property information, and innovative tools like the Zestimate, a unique algorithm for estimating home values. With a strong market position, Zillow has become synonymous with online real estate, achieving significant milestones such as expanding its services to include Zillow Offers, which allows homeowners to sell directly to the company. This commitment to enhancing the home buying and selling process has solidified Zillow's reputation as a trusted resource in the real estate sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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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 45 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Zillow's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Zillow reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,806,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 197,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 3,610,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 79,806,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of their supply chain and operational activities. Over the years, Zillow's emissions have fluctuated. In 2022, the company reported approximately 2,891,364,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, with total emissions reaching about 2,891,364,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions were around 4,955,470,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions again being the largest contributor at approximately 4,955,470,000 kg CO2e. Zillow has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect a broader industry trend where companies are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact and sustainability practices. Overall, Zillow's emissions data underscores the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions, which represent a significant portion of their carbon footprint, as the company navigates its climate commitments in the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scope 3 | 2,811,794,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
Zillow 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.
