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Merlin Entertainments
Recreation and Sports ServicesUnited Kingdom
Last verified 1 year agomerlinentertainments.biz
Merlin Entertainments, often simply referred to as Merlin, stands as a global leader in providing unforgettable recreational, cultural, and sporting experiences. Headquartered in the UK, Merlin operates an extensive portfolio of attractions across Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, delighting millions of visitors annually.
Founded in 1999, Merlin has rapidly grown to become the second-largest attractions operator worldwide. Its core business revolves around creating engaging, immersive entertainment through iconic brands and diverse offerings, setting it apart in the leisure industry.
Merlin's unique proposition lies in its diverse range of attractions, encompassing theme parks like LEGOLAND Resorts, immersive experiences such as Madame Tussauds and The Dungeons, and aquariums under the SEA LIFE brand. This broad appeal and commitment to high-quality entertainment solidify its position as a dominant force in the global leisure market.
27
DitchCarbon score
-3 vs industry average
Merlin Entertainments’s score of 27 is lower than 49% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Recreation and Sports Services has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.171
20182025
The Recreation and Sports Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Merlin Entertainments's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Merlin Entertainments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,448 kg CO2e, comprising 2,509 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 16,020 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 45,919 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data is cascaded from their parent organization, Merlin Entertainments Limited.
Merlin Entertainments has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. They have established a near-term reduction target of 16.4% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, measured based on market-based emissions, with a timeframe from 2019 to 2025.
The company has also demonstrated a commitment to reducing carbon emission intensity, achieving a 3.8% reduction in intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2016, exceeding their annual target of 2%.
Merlin Entertainments continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader environmental strategy.
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Merlin Entertainments’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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