Etsy is a US-based e-commerce marketplace founded in 2005, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
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Etsy has solid operational emissions reporting and renewable energy procurement, but absolute Scope 3 emissions—99% of its footprint—rose 2% in 2024 and are up 504% since 2014. Its net-zero target relies on intensity metrics for supply chain emissions, not absolute reductions. Greenwashing allegations and offset dependence undermine credibility.
Etsy scores 49/100 (Making progress) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Etsy joint 169th of 847 companies scored, and 4th of 19 in E-commerce / Online Retail.
Where Etsy sits among e-commerce / online retail peers.
Among the 19 major e-commerce / online retail brands we've scored, Etsy sits 4th of 19.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
Scope 3 intensity reduced 37% per $M gross profit since 2020, but absolute Scope 3 emissions increased 2% in 2024 and rose 504% since 2014.
No TNFD disclosure, biodiversity policy, or quantified nature footprint published.
No water consumption data, footprint assessment, or water-specific targets in public disclosures.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Energy Source and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 3/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Etsy.
Abel & Cole operates a certified organic e-commerce model with measurable carbon tracking and SBTi-validated near-term targets, but relies on intensity-based Scope 3 commitments covering 90% of emissions.
See the breakdown →Vestiaire Collective's resale model delivers inherent environmental benefit—displacing new production—but sustainability reporting lags accountability.
See the breakdown →Refurbed's business model directly addresses e-waste and resource consumption through verified lifecycle analysis, but the company lacks corporate emissions reporting, science-based targets, and formal Scope 3 inventory.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale15 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
8 of 15 sources are independent of the company.
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Etsy is a US-based e-commerce marketplace founded in 2005, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It operates a platform connecting millions of independent sellers with buyers globally, specializing in handmade, vintage, and craft items. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, listing charges, and advertising, making it a digital intermediary rather than a goods manufacturer.
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