- Supply chain disruptions (implied, not explicitly stated)
- Meeting the increasing regulatory requirements (e.g., CSRD)
- Ensuring data privacy and information security in a constantly evolving digital landscape.
- Achieving decarbonization targets while maintaining high energy consumption in data centers and network operations.
United Internet AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, United Internet AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: approximately 18,000 tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
9.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Energy Use
281.0K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 4.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | approximately 18,000 tCO2e/year (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 31.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 40.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 equivalents by 18,391 tonnes from 27,769 to 9,378 tonnes (Note: Comparability is limited due to changes in calculation methodology).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop concrete, measurable goals and KPIs for material topics in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve roughly 25% women in management positions by 2030.
- Train at least 80% of the workforce on diversity by the end of 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- IONOS Climate Strategy 2030: steadily reducing carbon emissions by only using renewable energy at all of its own data centers.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Responsible Corporate ManagementSupply Chain ResponsibilityDigital ParticipationInformation SecurityData PrivacyWorking ConditionsDiversity, Inclusion, Equity, and AccessibilityDecarbonizationMaterial Efficiency and Circularity