- Rapid growth and potential infrastructure limitations
- Economic downturns, natural disasters, public health crises, and geopolitical changes
- Quarterly operating result fluctuations
- Technology disruptions and data security risks
- Maintaining trustworthy marketplaces and community engagement
- Intense competition
- Keeping pace with technological changes
- International expansion challenges
- Risks related to acquisitions and strategic investments
- Regulatory compliance and legal risks
Etsy, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Etsy, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 407.0K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 294 tCO2e; Scope 2: 914 tCO2e; Scope 3: 404.4K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
407.0K tCO2e
2020
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
9 m3/year
2020
Waste
3 tons/year
2020
Energy Use
13.1K MWh
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 294 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 914 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 404.4K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Met goal to source 100% of electricity from renewable energy
- Ran a carbon neutral business for 2020
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 25% reduction in the intensity of Etsy’s energy use by 2025
- Ensure at least 50% of Etsy’s small- and medium-sized enterprise suppliers are owned by women, minorities, or veterans by 2022
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero by 2030 through a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and a 13.5% absolute reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic ImpactSocial ImpactEcological Impact