Groupe M6, officially known as Métropole Télévision, is a prominent French media company headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Founded in 1987, the company has established itself as a key player in the broadcasting industry, primarily operating in television, radio, and digital media across France and other European regions. Groupe M6 is renowned for its diverse portfolio of television channels, including M6, W9, and 6ter, which cater to a wide audience with a mix of entertainment, news, and sports programming. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering reality television in France and expanding its digital presence through innovative streaming services. With a strong market position, Groupe M6 continues to shape the media landscape, delivering unique content that resonates with viewers and maintains its competitive edge in the evolving industry.
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In 2023, Groupe M6 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,171,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 430,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 381,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 1 emissions includes mobile combustion (159,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (230,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (241,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company disclosed a total of approximately 1,200,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 30,500,000 kg CO2e, which included categories such as purchased goods and services (50,619,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (62,087,000 kg CO2e). Groupe M6 has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) targets reported. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that the figures are independently reported by Groupe M6. Overall, while Groupe M6 has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction strategies or commitments to mitigate its carbon footprint.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,658,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 1,658,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 1,658,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 
Groupe M6's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2015, 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 "Downstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Groupe M6 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.
