Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, a leading global media, services, and education company, is headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany. Founded in 1835, Bertelsmann has evolved into a powerhouse with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes publishing through Penguin Random House, broadcasting via RTL Group, and educational services through Bertelsmann Education Group. With a strong commitment to creativity and innovation, Bertelsmann has achieved notable milestones, such as becoming one of the largest media companies worldwide. Its unique blend of content creation and distribution sets it apart in the competitive landscape, solidifying its market position as a key player in the global media industry.
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How does Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa's score of 48 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,778,200,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 149,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 16,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,612,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the company has set an ambitious target to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects Bertelsmann's dedication to addressing climate change and minimising its environmental impact. The company has made significant strides in emissions reduction, with a total reduction from 2018 levels being a key focus in their sustainability strategy.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 261,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 238,100,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,408,800,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
