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Recreation and Sports Services
US
updated 25 days ago

Walt Disney Imagineering Sustainability Profile

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Walt Disney Imagineering, often referred to as WDI, is a renowned division of The Walt Disney Company, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1952, this innovative firm has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry, specialising in theme park design, attraction development, and immersive experiences. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, WDI has played a pivotal role in shaping the Disney parks and resorts worldwide. The company is celebrated for its unique blend of storytelling, technology, and artistry, creating iconic attractions that captivate millions. Notable achievements include the development of groundbreaking attractions like Disneyland's Haunted Mansion and Epcot's Spaceship Earth. As a leader in the theme park industry, Walt Disney Imagineering continues to set the standard for creativity and innovation, ensuring that the magic of Disney remains alive for generations to come.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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

Walt Disney Imagineering's score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Walt Disney Imagineering's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from The Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney Imagineering, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from its parent organisation. The Walt Disney Company has set ambitious climate targets, which include commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets are part of a broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Walt Disney Imagineering have not been detailed. As part of its climate strategy, The Walt Disney Company has engaged in various initiatives, including participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and commitments to renewable energy through the RE100 initiative. These efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and reducing the overall carbon footprint of its operations. In summary, while specific emissions data for Walt Disney Imagineering is not available, the organisation is aligned with the climate commitments and reduction initiatives of its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, which aims for significant emissions reductions and sustainability advancements in the coming years.

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897,432,000
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Scope 2
976,732,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Walt Disney Imagineering's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Walt Disney Imagineering's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Walt Disney Imagineering'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 Walt Disney Imagineering is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Walt Disney Imagineering's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Walt Disney Imagineering's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 17% 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Franchises
23%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Business Travel
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Walt Disney Imagineering'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.

Walt Disney Imagineering 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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