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Recreation and Sports Services
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Illumination Entertainment

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Illumination Entertainment'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.

72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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.

25

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's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Comcast Corporation

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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Illumination Entertainment's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Illumination Entertainment is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Illumination Entertainment is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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