- Automotive economy, market and business environment changes (supply chain disruptions, price reductions, agency model)
- Climate change (transition risks, physical risks, regulatory changes)
- External catastrophic and geo-political events
- Legal and regulatory compliance (FCA investigations, Consumer Duty)
- IT systems and cyber security (AI-related threats, data breaches)
- Competition (new entrants, Google Vehicle Ads)
- Employee retention and motivation
- Brand and reputation management
- Failure to innovate
- Reliance on third parties and partners
Auto Trader Group plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Auto Trader Group plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 98.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 258 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 205 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 98.5K tCO2e/year. 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
98.9K tCO2e/year
2024
Renewable Energy
95%
of total energy
Waste
107 tons/year
2024
Energy Use
2.5M KWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| 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). | 258 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 205 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 98.5K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 98.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2023 | 79.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 6.7K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Long-term target to be net zero by 2040 validated and approved by the SBTi.
- 208 customers and partners engaged with the Automotive Carbon Literacy Toolkit, with over 3,200 people completing their accreditation.
- Climate contribution strategy – over £350k supporting carbon removal projects and environmental initiatives.
- Launched e-bikes on the Auto Trader marketplace.
- Fully migrated technology infrastructure to the cloud and exited from two main data centres.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% before 2030 from a 2023 base year.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 46.2% before 2030 from a 2023 base year.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 10% ethnically diverse senior management by March 2027.
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2023 base year.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Diversity and InclusionData Privacy and SecurityProduct InnovationDigital InfrastructureCustomer SatisfactionClimate Change