Christies
Christie's, officially known as Christie's International PLC, is a premier auction house headquartered in London, GB. Established in 1766, it has become a cornerstone of the global art market, renowned for its expertise in fine art, antiques, and luxury goods. With major operational regions across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Christie's offers a diverse range of services, including live auctions, private sales, and online bidding platforms. The auction house is celebrated for its unique offerings, such as rare paintings, exquisite jewellery, and historical artefacts, often achieving record-breaking sales. Christie's has consistently maintained a leading market position, evidenced by its notable achievements in high-value auctions and its commitment to innovation in the art world. With over two centuries of experience, Christie's continues to set the standard for excellence in the auction industry.
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Christies's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Christie's reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 8,448,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from business travel. In 2021, their total emissions reached about 25,166,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for approximately 797,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 74,069,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw total emissions of around 10,035,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 5,449,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 76,376,000 kg CO2e. Christie's has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. This includes an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 46% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving 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 during that period. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Christie's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 13,585,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Christies 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.
