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Gl Events Sustainability Profile

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GL Events, headquartered in France, is a leading player in the global events industry, specialising in the design and management of events, exhibitions, and congresses. Founded in 1978, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, delivering innovative solutions that cater to a diverse range of clients. With a focus on core services such as event logistics, venue management, and temporary structures, GL Events stands out for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful execution of high-profile international events, which solidify its market position as a trusted partner in the events sector. Renowned for its expertise and comprehensive service offerings, GL Events continues to shape the future of event management on a global scale.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Gl Events's score of 45 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gl Events's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, GL Events reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in France, totalling approximately 37,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,566,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 15,546,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a substantial 353,717,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total global emissions for the same year reached about 391,481,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 19,566,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 18,197,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 353,717,000 kg CO2e. In terms of climate commitments, GL Events has set ambitious reduction targets. The company aims for a 25% reduction in energy consumption across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over a near-term period of 12 to 18 months, relative to 2022 levels. This initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes a monthly Energy Contest launched in 2022, targeting a similar 25% reduction in energy consumption in relation to sales by 2025. It is important to note that GL Events operates as a current subsidiary of GL Events SA, and emissions data is cascaded from this parent organisation. The reported emissions and reduction initiatives reflect the company's commitment to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action within the events industry.

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202220232024
Scope 1
26,683,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
13,712,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
325,559,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gl Events's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gl Events's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gl Events's Location?

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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. This request for Gl Events is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gl Events's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gl Events's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 58% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
58%
Capital Goods
9%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
Business Travel
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%

Gl Events'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.

Gl Events 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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