Riot Games, Inc., commonly referred to as Riot Games, is a prominent American company specialising in computer and related services within the gaming industry. Headquartered in the United States, the firm has established a significant presence across North America, Europe, and other key regions, focusing on developing innovative interactive entertainment experiences. Founded in 2006, Riot Games is best known for its flagship title, League of Legends, which has become a global eSports phenomenon and set new standards in multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) gaming.
The company's core offerings include game development, publishing, and live service management, with a reputation for delivering highly engaging and competitive titles. Riot Games' commitment to quality and community-driven content has secured its position as a leader in the industry, recognised for pioneering online gaming and eSports ecosystems.
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Riot Games's reported carbon emissions
Riot Games Climate Commitments and Emissions Data
Riot Games, headquartered in the US and operating within the Computer and related services industry, has set a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as evidenced by their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets. The company also has a history of engaging with SBTi on near-term targets.
Emissions Overview:
- 2023: Riot Games reported a total of approximately 140 million kg CO2e. This breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.66 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 7.7 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 130.3 million kg CO2e. Some Scope 3 data points, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commute, were not provided for this year.
- 2022: Total emissions for 2022 were approximately 180 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 1.26 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were roughly 5.51 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled about 172.7 million kg CO2e. Similar to 2023, specific Scope 3 categories were missing.
- 2021: The company's total emissions in 2021 were around 101 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.74 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 6.91 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 92.37 million kg CO2e. For 2021, detailed Scope 3 data was available for categories such as purchased goods and services, franchises, and capital goods.
- 2020: Total emissions for 2020 were also approximately 101 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 1.74 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled about 6.91 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 92.37 million kg CO2e. Detailed Scope 3 breakdowns were provided for this year.
Climate Initiatives and Commitments:
Riot Games is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. While specific reduction targets and achievements are not detailed in the provided data, their engagement with SBTi signifies a structured approach to climate action.
Data Cascading:
Riot Games's emissions data is cascaded from its corporate family. SBTi and RTZ (Race to Zero) related information is inherited from Tencent Holdings Limited, which is identified as the source organisation with a cascade level of 1. Performance data originates from Riot Games, Inc., with a cascade level of 0.
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Riot Games’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Tencent Holdings LimitedThe Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Tencent Holdings LimitedRE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2023
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