Spotify Technology S.A., commonly known as Spotify, is a leading audio streaming platform headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 2006, Spotify has revolutionised the music industry by offering a vast library of over 70 million tracks, podcasts, and personalised playlists, catering to millions of users across Europe, North America, and beyond.
As a pioneer in the music streaming industry, Spotify's unique algorithms provide tailored listening experiences, setting it apart from competitors. The platform has achieved significant milestones, including going public in 2018 and reaching over 500 million active users by 2023. With its innovative approach to music discovery and user engagement, Spotify continues to solidify its position as a market leader in digital audio entertainment.
+52 vs industry average
Spotify’s score of 81 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Spotify?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Media Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Spotify's reported carbon emissions
As of 2025, Spotify's total carbon emissions amount to approximately 202.7 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.04 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3.2 million kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which total around 198.4 million kg CO2e. The latter includes emissions from purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting, among other categories. Spotify has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2030. This commitment encompasses not only its direct operations but also its entire value chain, reflecting a comprehensive approach to reducing its environmental footprint. The emissions data is sourced directly from Spotify Technology S.A. and is not cascaded from any parent organization. As Spotify continues to grow, it remains focused on balancing business expansion with its environmental responsibilities.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Spotify’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
We aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025
We aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
See all 3 climate goals
Already have an account? Sign in now
Scope 3 top emissions categories
9 of 15 categories disclosedSee all scope 3 categories
Already have an account? Sign in now
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisations
Spotify
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project