Climate Change Data

Back Market

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:99,300 tCO2e/year (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Circular Economy
  • Climate Change
  • Social Impact
  • Governance
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Avoided the emission of more than 1.3 million tons of CO2e since 2014; In 2023 alone, the circulation of refurbished devices helped prevent the emission of more than 382,000 metric tons of CO2e.

Social Achievements

  • Partnered with Closing the Loop Foundation to reduce e-waste dumping in Africa and train locals in safe e-waste recycling; Actively supported Emmaüs Connect to teach digital skills to underserved communities; Ongoing partnership with CFA Ducretet for refurbishment skills training program (Re.Purpose Careers).

Governance Achievements

  • Became a certified B Corporation in April 2023 with a score of 93.2; Became a mission-driven company in 2022; Actively campaigned for new European regulation requiring smartphones and tablets to be more repairable (effective 2025).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Champion the circular economy; Make refurbished the obvious choice
Medium-term Goals:
  • Set solid carbon reduction targets
Short-term Goals:
  • Add tangible targets to Sustainability Roadmap; Meet Paris Agreement carbon trajectory

Environmental Challenges

  • Changing consumer habits to favor refurbished tech; Lack of trust in refurbished products; High costs and lack of access to repair services; Barriers to accessing high-quality refurbished tech.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Building a reliable and affordable refurbished marketplace; Increasing industry standards through the Back Market Innovation Lab; Campaigning for Right to Repair legislation; Improving consumer trust through rigorous device testing and quality control.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Working with sellers who meet quality standards; Focus on sourcing high-quality spare parts.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: B Corp

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)

The report highlights how Back Market's initiatives contribute to these goals through e-waste reduction, job creation in the refurbishment industry, and climate action.

Awards & Recognition

  • B Corp Certification