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The Walt Disney Company Limited

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The Walt Disney Company Limited, commonly known as Disney, is a global leader in the entertainment industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1923, Disney has evolved into a multifaceted corporation, renowned for its film production, television networks, theme parks, and merchandise. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Disney continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Disney's core offerings include animated and live-action films, television shows, and immersive theme park experiences, all characterised by their innovative storytelling and iconic characters. The company has achieved remarkable milestones, such as the acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, solidifying its market position as a powerhouse in family entertainment. With a commitment to creativity and quality, The Walt Disney Company Limited remains a beloved brand, consistently setting industry standards and enchanting generations of fans.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

The Walt Disney Company Limited's score of 55 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Walt Disney Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Walt Disney Company Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,720,761,000 kg CO2e, comprising 993,347,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 727,414,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 1,581,220,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 901,714,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 679,506,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Disney does not currently disclose Scope 3 emissions data. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. This commitment includes a target to produce or purchase 100% zero carbon electricity for all global operations by the same year. Additionally, Disney plans to reduce absolute emissions from direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 46.2% against a 2019 baseline. These targets are part of a broader strategy inherited from its parent organization, The Walt Disney Company, which is committed to sustainability and climate action across its global operations. The data and commitments are cascaded from the parent company, reflecting a unified approach to addressing climate change within the corporate family.

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909,382,000
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Scope 2
898,696,000
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Scope 3
9,243,076,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Walt Disney Company Limited's primary industry is Other services (93), 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 The Walt Disney Company Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Walt Disney Company Limited 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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