Scout24 AG, headquartered in Germany, is a leading digital marketplace operating primarily in the real estate and automotive sectors. Founded in 1998, the company has established itself as a key player in the online classifieds industry, with significant operations across Germany and Austria. Scout24's core offerings include ImmobilienScout24, a premier platform for real estate listings, and AutoScout24, a comprehensive marketplace for vehicles. These platforms are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and advanced search functionalities, catering to both buyers and sellers. With a strong market position, Scout24 has achieved notable milestones, including a successful IPO in 2015. The company continues to innovate, leveraging technology to enhance user experience and maintain its status as a trusted leader in the digital marketplace landscape.
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In 2024, Scout24 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 338,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 164,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and about 2,973,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were around 2,929,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 257,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 224,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Scout24 has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. In the near term, the company targets a 60% reduction in absolute CO2e emissions across all scopes by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, by 2030, Scout24 aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 69.8% relative to the same baseline year. Long-term, the goal is to achieve a total reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2045. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Scout24's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000.00 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Scout24 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.