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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

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11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Rtl's score of 11 is lower than 78% 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 2022, RTL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 178,900,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 150,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, RTL has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from about 247,900,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 159,800,000 kg CO2e in 2020, marking a significant reduction. The emissions data for 2020 indicates that RTL's emissions were comprised of Scope 1 emissions at approximately 7,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at about 14,300,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 138,200,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the breakdown remained similar, with Scope 1 emissions still at about 7,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) dropping to approximately 5,200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 137,500,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, RTL has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to navigate the complexities of carbon emissions in the media industry, focusing on improving its sustainability practices.

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138,200,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rtl's primary industry is , 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. Rtl is headquartered in LU, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rtl is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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The Climate Pledge
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