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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

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.

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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 a significant 1,612,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass areas such as business travel and purchased goods and services. Bertelsmann has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 50% by the year 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company's emissions data shows a trend of fluctuating total emissions over recent years, with a peak of approximately 2,465,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018, followed by a decrease to about 2,021,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and further to 1,913,700,000 kg CO2e in 2022. These figures reflect Bertelsmann's ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon footprint while committing to significant future reductions.

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Scope 1
261,900,000
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238,100,000
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Scope 3
1,408,800,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Bertelsmann Se And Co Kgaa is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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