Universal City Studios LLC, commonly known as Universal Studios, is a prominent player in the global entertainment industry, headquartered in Universal City, California, USA. Founded in 1912, the company has evolved into a leading film and television production studio, renowned for its innovative storytelling and cutting-edge technology. With a diverse portfolio that includes blockbuster films, television series, and world-class theme parks, Universal Studios has consistently set benchmarks in entertainment. Its unique offerings, such as immersive attractions and beloved franchises like "Jurassic Park" and "Harry Potter," distinguish it in a competitive market. As a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, Universal Studios holds a significant market position, celebrated for its contributions to cinema and theme park experiences. The company continues to thrive, adapting to industry trends while maintaining its legacy of creativity and excellence.
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Universal City Studios LLC's score of 77 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Universal City Studios LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of available figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While Universal City Studios LLC does not have its own documented reduction targets, it inherits sustainability initiatives and targets from Comcast Corporation. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Comcast Corporation. These initiatives aim to enhance transparency and accountability in emissions reduction efforts across the corporate family. As part of its broader climate strategy, Comcast Corporation has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint, which indirectly supports Universal City Studios LLC's environmental objectives. However, specific details regarding these targets or achievements at the subsidiary level remain unspecified. In summary, while Universal City Studios LLC lacks direct emissions data and individual reduction targets, it aligns with the climate commitments established by its parent company, Comcast Corporation, reflecting a collective effort towards sustainability in the entertainment industry.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 577,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 1,755,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,310,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
Universal City Studios LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 22% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 40% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Universal City Studios LLC 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.