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Netflix

Netflix, Inc., commonly known as Netflix, is a leading streaming service headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1997, the company has revolutionised the entertainment industry by offering a vast library of films, television series, and original content across major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. With its pioneering subscription-based model, Netflix has set itself apart through exclusive original programming, such as award-winning series and films that cater to diverse audiences. The platform's commitment to innovation and user experience has solidified its position as a market leader, boasting over 230 million subscribers worldwide. Notable milestones include the launch of Netflix Originals in 2013, which has since transformed the landscape of content consumption.

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How does Netflix'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.

52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Netflix's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Netflix's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Netflix reported total carbon emissions of approximately 843,107,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 25,790,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 30,303,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,658,095,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the previous years, Netflix's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at about 1,249,711,000 kg CO2e in 2019, 1,051,565,000 kg CO2e in 2020, 1,529,312,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 1,146,221,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Netflix has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per million USD of value added within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. As a leading media company headquartered in the United States, Netflix is actively working towards these goals to enhance its sustainability and reduce its overall carbon footprint.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
51,487,000
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Scope 2
565,000
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Scope 3
2,427,595,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Netflix's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Netflix is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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