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Recreation and Sports Services
GB
updated 11 days ago

Merlin Entertainments

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Merlin Entertainments, a leading name in the global attractions industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1999, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint, operating over 130 attractions across major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Renowned for its diverse portfolio, Merlin's core offerings include theme parks, water parks, and immersive experiences, with notable brands such as LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE, and Madame Tussauds. Merlin Entertainments stands out for its commitment to creating memorable experiences that blend entertainment with education. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of new attractions and expansions into emerging markets. As a market leader, Merlin continues to innovate, solidifying its position as a key player in the leisure and tourism sector.

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33

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Merlin Entertainments's score of 33 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merlin Entertainments's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Merlin Entertainments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,448 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,509 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 16,020 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 45,919 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint, with emissions disclosed across all relevant scopes. Merlin Entertainments has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. This goal is part of their broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their environmental impact. The company has previously achieved a 3.8% reduction in carbon emission intensity for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 from 2015 to 2016, exceeding their annual target of a 2% reduction. It is important to note that the emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, Merlin Entertainments Limited, indicating a structured approach to sustainability across the corporate family. As a current subsidiary, Merlin Entertainments is aligned with the overarching climate initiatives of its parent organization.

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201620182022
Scope 1
19,270,000
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Scope 2
112,381,000
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Scope 3
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00,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merlin Entertainments'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 Merlin Entertainments is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Merlin Entertainments 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
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