Acast, a leading player in the podcasting industry, is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself within the broader category of Other Business Services (74), focusing primarily on podcast hosting, monetisation, and distribution. Acast's innovative platform allows creators to connect with audiences while offering advertisers targeted solutions, setting it apart in a competitive market.
With a presence in key regions across Europe, North America, and Australia, Acast has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major media brands and independent creators alike. Its core services, such as dynamic ad insertion and listener analytics, enhance the podcasting experience for both creators and listeners. Acast's commitment to quality and innovation has solidified its position as a frontrunner in the podcasting landscape, making it a go-to choice for those looking to engage with the ever-growing audio content market.
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Industry Intensity
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Acast's reported carbon emissions
**Acast's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments** For the reporting year 2024, Acast, a company within the "Other business services (74)" industry headquartered in Sweden (SE), reported a total of approximately 668,000 kg CO2e in carbon emissions. This total is comprised of approximately 152,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions and approximately 515,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by business travel (approximately 298,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 217,000 kg CO2e). Scope 1 emissions were reported as 0.0 kg CO2e. In the previous reporting year, 2023, Acast's total emissions amounted to approximately 276,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 125,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 151,000 kg CO2e. Business travel accounted for approximately 133,000 kg CO2e of these Scope 3 emissions, with purchased goods and services contributing approximately 18,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were also 0.0 kg CO2e in 2023. For the 2022 reporting year, Acast disclosed approximately 1,129,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions and approximately 9,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions (location-based total). Scope 1 emissions were not reported for this year, and certain Scope 3 categories, including purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, were not disclosed. Acast has not published specific document or SBTi reduction targets. The provided data does not indicate any carbon reduction initiatives or commitments beyond the reporting of emissions data.
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