Disney
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is a leading global entertainment conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, Disney has evolved into a powerhouse in the media and entertainment industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Disney's core business areas include film production, television broadcasting, theme parks, and consumer products, with iconic offerings such as animated films, live-action blockbusters, and beloved characters like Mickey Mouse. The company is renowned for its innovative storytelling and immersive experiences, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a rich history marked by milestones such as the creation of Disneyland in 1955 and the acquisition of major franchises like Marvel and Star Wars, Disney continues to hold a prominent position in the global entertainment landscape, consistently delivering exceptional content and experiences to audiences worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Disney'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Disney's score of 35 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Disney's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The Walt Disney Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,733,461,000 kg CO2e, comprising 993,347,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 727,414,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Disney targets a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and other operational activities, within the same timeframe. Disney's Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were reported at approximately 10,637,943,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the significant impact of its supply chain and customer activities. The company also commits that by FY2027, 20% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets, and 72% of its franchise customers will also adopt such targets. Overall, Disney's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change impacts.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 897,432,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 976,732,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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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.
Disney 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.
