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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Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa's score of 71 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,336,190,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 125,837,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12,267,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2,198,086,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,168,778,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (about 248,768,000 kg CO2e). Bertelsmann has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the 1.5-degree target of the Paris Climate Agreement. The company is on track to achieve this reduction across all scopes, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are also targeted for a 50% reduction by 2030. In addition to its long-term goals, Bertelsmann has previously achieved a 20% reduction in portfolio-adjusted greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 compared to 2014, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company continues to focus on enhancing its environmental performance and reducing its carbon footprint in the media sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 282,600,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,343,900,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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