Illumination Entertainment Sustainability Profile
Illumination Entertainment, often referred to simply as Illumination, is a prominent American film and animation studio headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly established itself within the animation industry, known for its innovative storytelling and vibrant characters. Illumination's major operational regions include North America and Europe, where it has produced a series of blockbuster animated films. The studio is best known for its flagship franchises, including "Despicable Me," "Minions," and "The Secret Life of Pets," which have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. With a focus on high-quality animation and engaging narratives, Illumination has achieved a significant market position, consistently ranking among the top animation studios globally. Its unique blend of humour and heart has resonated with audiences, making it a leader in family entertainment.
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Industry Benchmark
Illumination Entertainment's score of 72 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Illumination Entertainment, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family relationship, emissions data and climate initiatives are cascaded from Comcast Corporation. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges available for Illumination Entertainment at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data highlights the need for further transparency in the entertainment sector regarding carbon footprints and sustainability efforts. As the industry increasingly prioritises climate action, it is essential for companies like Illumination Entertainment to establish clear targets and commitments to reduce their environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 577,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,755,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,310,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Illumination Entertainment's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Illumination Entertainment's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 22% since 2019, 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 "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Illumination Entertainment'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.
Illumination Entertainment 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.
