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The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is a leading player in the printed matter and recorded media industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, Disney has evolved into a global entertainment powerhouse, renowned for its innovative storytelling and iconic characters. With major operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company excels in various sectors, including film production, television broadcasting, and theme park management.
Disney's core offerings encompass animated and live-action films, television shows, and merchandise, all distinguished by their high-quality production and family-friendly content. The company has achieved remarkable milestones, such as the creation of Disneyland in 1955 and the acquisition of major franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. Today, Disney holds a dominant market position, celebrated for its cultural impact and commitment to creativity in the entertainment landscape.
+43 vs industry average
Disney’s score of 65 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Media Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
The Walt Disney Company, headquartered in the US and operating in the printed matter and recorded media industry, reported its Scope 1 and 2 market-based emissions for 2025 as approximately 1.51 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, the company's market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.49 billion kg CO2e, with an additional Scope 3 emissions total of approximately 12.39 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the combined market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.72 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 10.85 billion kg CO2e. Looking back to 2022, The Walt Disney Company reported market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1.58 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 10.64 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, market-based Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1.19 billion kg CO2e.
The Walt Disney Company has committed to several climate goals. They aim to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from their direct operations by 2030. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, against a fiscal 2019 baseline. This target is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is considered consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from specific categories by 27.5% by 2030, also from a fiscal year 2019 base year. These Scope 3 categories include purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and franchises. An earlier achievement includes meeting a target to reduce GHG emissions by 50% from 2012 levels by 2020.
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46.2% reduction in Scope 2
The Walt Disney Company commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
The Walt Disney Company commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
27.5% reduction in scope 3 total
The Walt Disney Company commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy r…
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