- Increase in total GHG emissions in 2021 due to enhanced calculation methodology, business growth, and increased employees and users.
- Lack of industry information on the climate impact of streaming.
- Need to address barriers preventing underrepresented creators from rising in the streaming industry.
Spotify Technology S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Spotify Technology S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 353.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: <1%; Scope 2: <1%; Scope 3: 99%. 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
353.1K tCO2e/year
2021
Waste
2.6K units of e-waste collected; 41% recycled and reused.
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | <1% |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | <1% |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 99% |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 353.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 169.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Pledged to reach net zero GHG emissions within the next decade.
- Reduced GHG emissions from business travel by 55.9% from 2020.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 14% Black employee representation in the US by the end of 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Become a "distributed first" company by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Reach net zero GHG emissions within the next decade.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionDiversity, Inclusion & BelongingMental HealthCivic Engagement