Riot Games

Riot Games's reported carbon emissions

Riot Games, a US-based company, reported its carbon emissions for the years 2020 through 2023. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 140 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 1.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 130 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Riot Games's total emissions were approximately 180 million kg CO2e. This breakdown included Scope 1 emissions of about 1.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 5.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 173 million kg CO2e. For 2021, the total emissions recorded were approximately 101 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 6.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 92.4 million kg CO2e. In 2020, the company's total emissions were also approximately 101 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 1.7 million kg CO2e (specifically from stationary combustion) and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 6.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for around 92.4 million kg CO2e. Riot Games has established climate commitments, including a net-zero target for all scopes, aiming for achievement by 2050. This target is cascaded from its parent company, Riot Games, Inc., which is at cascade level 0 for SBTi initiatives. The company also inherits CDP and RE100 data from Tencent Holdings Limited, its ultimate parent company at cascade level 1. While specific reduction percentages for these targets are not detailed, the company's commitment to a net-zero future by 2050 indicates a significant long-term decarbonisation strategy.