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SCOUT24 SE.

G24.XETRA | Web portals

Scout24 SE operates online platforms for real estate and automotive classifieds in Germany and other European countries. Its core brands include ImmobilienScout24, a leading online real estate marketplace, and AutoScout24, a prominent online automotive marketplace. The company facilitates connection...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Scout24 SE receives a mixed ethical rating. The company demonstrates strong commitments in 'Honest & Fair Business', notably ranked 1st among 249 peers by Sustainalytics. It operates a whistleblower system with a 'no retaliation' policy and a complaints procedure under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. By 2024, 80.6% of its suppliers had signed a Code of Conduct. Environmentally, Scout24 reduced CO2e emissions by 56% since 2018, emitting 3,475 tons in 2024, and powers 80% of its Germany/Austria offices with renewable energy, targeting a 60% reduction by 2025. In waste reduction, 69% of decommissioned AutoScout24 devices were reused, and 66% of 583 IT/mobile devices processed in 2024 were remarketed. However, data is insufficient to fully assess its impact on areas like Fair Pay, Safe & Smart Tech, or community engagement.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-10
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-30
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-10
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Scout24 SE's core business of operating online platforms for real estate and automotive classifieds is generally health-neutral, with no direct positive or negative health impact from its principal goods or services. The company does not generate revenue from products with direct health impacts, nor does it offer health-related products or services requiring accessibility considerations. Its operations do not directly involve health innovation, healthcare workforce development, preventative health measures, or health education. The company also does not conduct clinical trials, produce food/nutritional products, or operate in industries with addiction potential or pharmaceutical patents. While the company's 2021 Sustainability Report mentions general risk management and data protection measures, these are not specifically related to health risks or health data.

1
The report also details COVID-19 safety measures for employees, but this falls under workplace safety, which is excluded from this value.
2
However, the 2024 DEI Report indicates the launch of a platform for work-life balance and mental health, which aligns with mental health initiatives.
3

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess SCOUT24 SE on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

10

Scout24 SE's employee recommendation rate is 77%, and the overall employee rating is 4.0 out of 5 stars, indicating a healthy workplace culture.

1
No specific, quantitative data is provided for living wage coverage, CEO-to-median pay ratio, collective bargaining share, safety incident rate, pay equity ratio, voluntary employee turnover rate, labor violation incidents, insecure contract share, or health insurance coverage.
2

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

As of December 31, 2024, 80.6% of the Group's suppliers, based on expenditures from Scout24 SE, Immobilien Scout GmbH, and FLOWFACT GmbH, had signed the Code of Conduct or an equivalent regulation.

1

Honest & Fair Business

-10

Scout24 has a central whistleblower system that allows for anonymous reporting to internal lawyers or external reporting units, including the Federal Office of Justice, Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, and Federal Cartel Office.

1
A 'no retaliation' policy is in place.
2
The company is committed to the UN Global Compact's anti-corruption principles, which are integrated into its Code of Conduct for business partners, suppliers, and service providers.
3
However, by the end of 2024, only 80.6% of suppliers had signed this Code of Conduct or an equivalent regulation.
4
No specific data was provided for regulatory fines, transparency index, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy index, complaint resolution time, board conflict-free percentage, or third-party verification.

Kind to Animals

0

The company operates online platforms for real estate and automotive classifieds, indicating a service-oriented business model. The company states it conducts no animal testing.

1
There is no evidence of animal-derived products, animal agriculture operations, or direct impact on wildlife habitats.
2
Therefore, all KPIs related to animal welfare, testing, sourcing, and conservation are not applicable to the company's operations.

No War, No Weapons

0

No specific, concrete data points for G24.XETRA were found across the provided articles for any of the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs. The articles discuss general export control regulations and defense contracts but do not provide information on G24.XETRA's revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology investments, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding initiatives, or any other relevant metrics for this ethical value.

Planet-Friendly Business

-30

In 2024, the company's total CO2e emissions were 3,475 tons (0.003475 M tCO₂e).

1
This represents a 56% reduction in total emissions from 2018 to 2024.
2
The company has set short-term CO2e emissions targets for 2025 of a 60% absolute reduction, medium-term Scope 1+2 CO2e emissions targets for 2030 of a 69.8% reduction, and Scope 3 CO2e emissions targets for 2030 of a 50.4% reduction.
3
A long-term absolute CO2e emissions target of a 90% reduction by 2045 has also been set.
4
The company's offices in Germany and Austria are covered by 80% renewable energy.
5
A new Berlin office building, projected for move-in in November 2020, was targeting Platinum certification by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), but no evidence of achievement for this or any other facility is provided.
6
The company has committed to 100% renewable energy for all locations by 2030.
7
In 2024, 86% of its vehicle fleet was electric.
8

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

The provided articles primarily focus on Scout24's internal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including gender representation, employee nationalities, and disability status. While charitable donations of EUR 200,000 in 2023 and 761 hours of volunteer work by employees are mentioned, the articles do not specify the percentage of revenue reinvested in local community development or the allocation of funds to cultural heritage organizations.

1
The company has established two partnerships with local community groups (Berlin City Mission and Sozialheld*innen), but this number does not align with the quantitative thresholds provided in the rubric for formal partnerships.
2
No concrete data is provided for other KPIs related to respect for cultures and communities, such as cultural appropriation incidents, impact assessment protocols, local employment ratios, grievance mechanisms, or cultural preservation investments.
3

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess SCOUT24 SE on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-10

Scout24 SE demonstrates a high waste diversion rate for its decommissioned IT equipment, with 69% reused and 30% recycled, totaling 99% diversion.

1
The company partners with AfB Social and Green IT to refurbish and resell decommissioned hardware, with 66% of processed IT and mobile devices remarketed in 2024.
2
This initiative has preserved 11,061 kg of raw materials and avoided 135 tons of 1,4-DB-eq (human toxicity).
3
The company ensures proper waste separation and disposal, and no waste disposal violations are mentioned in the provided reports for the past three years.
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