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Recreation and Sports Services
DE
updated 8 months ago

Messe München GmbH Sustainability Profile

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Messe München GmbH, a leading trade fair organiser based in Munich, Germany, has been a pivotal player in the exhibition industry since its establishment in 1964. With a strong presence in Europe and beyond, the company operates a diverse portfolio of trade fairs, conferences, and events across various sectors, including technology, automotive, and consumer goods. Renowned for its innovative approach, Messe München offers unique platforms that connect businesses and foster international trade. The company’s flagship events, such as bauma and electronica, attract thousands of exhibitors and visitors, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, Messe München continues to shape the future of trade fairs, making it a vital hub for industry professionals worldwide.

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14

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Messe München GmbH's score of 14 is lower than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Messe München GmbH's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Messe München GmbH reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 656,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 122,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services accounted for about 671,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2019, the organisation's emissions were approximately 497,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 103,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, with purchased goods and services contributing around 526,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Messe München GmbH has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, reflecting the company's independent reporting.

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20192025
Scope 1
497,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
Scope 2
103,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
Scope 3
100,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Messe München GmbH's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Messe München GmbH's Location?

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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 Messe München GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Messe München GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Messe München GmbH's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 100% last year and increased by approximately 100% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
335500%

Messe München GmbH'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.

Messe München GmbH 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.

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

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