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Cineworld

Cineworld Group plc, commonly known as Cineworld, is a leading cinema chain headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1995, the company has grown to become one of the largest cinema operators globally, with a significant presence in the UK, Ireland, and several other countries. Cineworld is renowned for its state-of-the-art theatres, offering a diverse range of films, including blockbusters, independent films, and special screenings. The company’s unique offerings, such as IMAX and 4DX experiences, set it apart in the competitive entertainment industry. With a commitment to enhancing the cinematic experience, Cineworld has achieved notable milestones, including the acquisition of Regal Entertainment Group in 2018, solidifying its position as a market leader. As a prominent player in the cinema sector, Cineworld continues to innovate and adapt to the evolving landscape of film entertainment.

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18

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

Cineworld's score of 18 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cineworld's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Cineworld reported total carbon emissions of approximately 184,357,000 kg CO2e, a significant reduction from about 257,717,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The emissions breakdown for 2021 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 31,409,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 145,024,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 7,924,000 kg CO2e. Cineworld has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the notable decrease in emissions from 2020 to 2021 indicates a positive trend towards reducing their carbon footprint. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the cinema industry, although further details on specific climate pledges or targets are not available.

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Scope 1
31,409,000
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Scope 2
145,024,000
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Scope 3
7,924,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cineworld's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Cineworld is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cineworld is not committed to any 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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