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Vivendi

Vivendi SE, headquartered in France, is a global leader in the media and telecommunications industry. Founded in 1853, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Africa. Vivendi's core business areas encompass music, television, film, and video games, with notable subsidiaries such as Universal Music Group and Canal+. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio of unique content and innovative distribution methods, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to creativity and cultural enrichment, Vivendi has achieved significant milestones, including its position as one of the largest music companies worldwide. Its strategic focus on digital transformation and audience engagement continues to solidify its market position and drive future growth.

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87

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Vivendi's score of 87 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vivendi's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Vivendi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 95,393,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 95% of the total. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 10,291,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 14,221,000 kg CO2e. Vivendi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 71% by 2035, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 10% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which include various indirect emissions, Vivendi targets a reduction of 43% by 2035, alongside a 21% reduction in emissions from downstream leased assets within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Vivendi aims for 85% of its suppliers, in terms of emissions from purchased goods and services and capital goods, to have science-based targets by 2026. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Vivendi's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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747,000
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Scope 2
3,679,000
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Scope 3
830,897,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vivendi's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Vivendi is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vivendi is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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