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Dark Horse Comics, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Dark Horse Comics, Inc., a prominent name in the comic book industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leading publisher, known for its diverse range of graphic novels, comic books, and licensed properties. With a strong presence in major operational regions across North America and beyond, Dark Horse has garnered acclaim for its unique storytelling and innovative art. The company is celebrated for its collaborations with renowned franchises, including "Hellboy," "The Umbrella Academy," and various adaptations from popular films and video games. Dark Horse's commitment to creator-owned content sets it apart in the industry, allowing for a rich tapestry of narratives that resonate with a wide audience. Over the years, Dark Horse Comics has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a key player in the ever-evolving landscape of comics and graphic literature.

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62

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Embracer Group AB (publ)

Dark Horse Comics, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Embracer Group AB (publ), any climate commitments or emissions data may be influenced by the parent company's initiatives. However, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges directly associated with Dark Horse Comics, Inc. The absence of emissions data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. As part of the broader industry context, many companies are increasingly adopting science-based targets and sustainability initiatives to address climate change. Dark Horse Comics, Inc. may benefit from aligning with such industry standards as it develops its own commitments in the future. For now, the focus remains on the overarching goals set by Embracer Group AB (publ), which may include emissions reduction strategies and sustainability practices that could cascade down to Dark Horse Comics, Inc. as part of its corporate family relationship.

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2022202320242025
Scope 1
1,068,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
4,458,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
676,963,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s primary industry is Media Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dark Horse Comics, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 14% last year and decreased by approximately 51% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 95% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Use of Sold Products
95%
Purchased Goods and Services
2%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%

Dark Horse Comics, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Dark Horse Comics, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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