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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Zillow's score of 65 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Zillow Group, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 79,534,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 2 emissions of about 2,360,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 78,534,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 94% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Zillow aims for 75% of its suppliers, based on emissions from procured goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, to establish science-based targets by 2028. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Zillow's emissions data is sourced directly from its own reporting, with no cascaded data from parent organizations. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the real estate sector, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action.
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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 |
Zillow's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 95% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 56% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Zillow has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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