Zillow Sustainability Profile
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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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 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.
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Zillow's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Zillow Group, Inc. reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 2 emissions amounting to approximately 3,600,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 23,380,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions totalling about 78,534,000 kg CO2e, which includes substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (43,715,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (22,403,000 kg CO2e). Zillow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 94% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Zillow plans for 75% of its suppliers, based on emissions from procured goods and services, capital goods, and business travel, to have science-based targets by 2028. In 2023, Zillow's emissions included 197,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 363,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 79,806,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, with ongoing efforts to track and reduce its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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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 |
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Zillow's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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.
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Zillow's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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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