Christie's International Plc
Christie's International Plc, commonly known as Christie's, is a premier auction house headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1766, Christie's has established itself as a leader in the global art market, with major operational regions spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The company specialises in fine art, antiques, and luxury goods, offering a unique blend of expertise and heritage that sets it apart from competitors. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Christie's has hosted some of the most prestigious auctions in the world, showcasing masterpieces from renowned artists. Its core services include live and online auctions, private sales, and art advisory, catering to a diverse clientele. Christie's is recognised for its market position as one of the oldest and most respected auction houses, consistently achieving record-breaking sales and maintaining a strong reputation in the art and luxury sectors.
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Christie's International Plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Christie's International Plc reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 30,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions alone. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services (27,635,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (418,000 kg CO2e), and other categories such as capital goods and waste generated in operations. The company also reported 2,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, specifically from fugitive emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were negligible at 0 kg CO2e. In 2021, Christie's total emissions were approximately 1,197,900 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 416,500 kg CO2e (mobile and stationary combustion), Scope 2 emissions at 137,800 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions primarily from business travel at 643,600 kg CO2e. Christie's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Within this target, they plan to achieve an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 46% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Furthermore, the company has committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, maintaining a minimum of 90% reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2050, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe.
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Get Started| 2021 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 416,500 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 137,800 | - |
| Scope 3 | 643,600 | 00,000,000 |
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