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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
DE
updated 9 months ago

Rtl Deutschland GmbH Sustainability Profile

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Rtl Deutschland GmbH, a prominent player in the media industry, is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a leading broadcaster, operating primarily in the German-speaking regions. Rtl Deutschland is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes television channels, radio stations, and digital platforms, catering to a wide audience with engaging content. The company’s flagship channel, RTL Television, has been a cornerstone of German entertainment, offering a mix of news, reality shows, and dramas that resonate with viewers. Rtl Deutschland has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering innovations in broadcasting and digital media. With a strong market position, the company continues to shape the media landscape, consistently delivering high-quality programming that sets it apart from competitors.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment Manufacturing 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Rtl Deutschland GmbH's score of 40 is higher than 66% 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 Deutschland GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from RTL Group S.A.

Rtl Deutschland GmbH, headquartered in Germany, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of figures in the latest emissions report. The company is a current subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, which influences its climate commitments and targets. While Rtl Deutschland GmbH does not have its own documented reduction targets, it inherits sustainability initiatives from its parent company, Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. As a subsidiary of RTL Group S.A., Rtl Deutschland GmbH aligns with broader corporate sustainability goals, although specific performance metrics or reduction achievements at the subsidiary level are not disclosed. The company is expected to contribute to the overarching climate strategies set by its parent organisation, focusing on reducing emissions in line with industry standards. In summary, while Rtl Deutschland GmbH lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets, it is part of a corporate family that prioritises climate action through established initiatives and commitments.

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20142015201620172018202020212024
Scope 1
9,600,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
33,900,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
18,400,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rtl Deutschland GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rtl Deutschland GmbH's primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Rtl Deutschland GmbH's Location?

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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 Deutschland GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Rtl Deutschland GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rtl Deutschland GmbH'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
54%
Business Travel
16%
Investments
15%
Upstream Leased Assets
6%
Employee Commuting
3%
Capital Goods
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Rtl Deutschland GmbH'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 Deutschland GmbH 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.

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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