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Rtl

RTL Group, a leading entertainment and media conglomerate, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2000, RTL has established itself as a key player in the broadcasting and content production industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes television, radio, and digital media services. The company is renowned for its innovative programming and high-quality content, catering to a wide audience through its various channels and platforms. RTL Group's unique approach to storytelling and audience engagement has solidified its market position, making it one of the largest media companies in Europe. With a commitment to excellence, RTL continues to shape the future of entertainment, leveraging its extensive reach and expertise to deliver compelling content that resonates with viewers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Rtl'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.

42

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

Rtl's score of 42 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rtl's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, RTL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,000,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 159,800,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The emissions breakdown for 2021 includes about 7,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 5,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and around 137,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2022, RTL's total emissions further decreased to about 178,900,000 kg CO2e, while in 2020, the total was significantly higher at approximately 159,800,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, RTL's emissions data reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies and targets remain unspecified.

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20202021
Scope 1
7,300,000
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Scope 2
14,300,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
138,200,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rtl's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), 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 Rtl is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rtl 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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