Rtl Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Rtl's score of 49 is higher than 71% 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 2024, RTL Group S.A., headquartered in Luxembourg (LU), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 391,737,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,817,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,432,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 383,488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (207,255,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (62,091,000 kg CO2e). RTL Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This target encompasses both company-related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and emissions from the production of its programmes and products (Scope 3). The Group aims to reduce its total emissions by more than 50% compared to a 2018 baseline. This commitment reflects a strategic approach to sustainability, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data for RTL Group is cascaded from its parent company, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability initiatives. The Group's performance and reduction targets are part of a broader commitment to environmental responsibility, demonstrating a proactive stance in addressing climate change.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,600,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,400,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Rtl's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Rtl's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 179% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Rtl'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.
Rtl 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.
