The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is a leading player in the printed matter and recorded media industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, Disney has evolved into a global entertainment powerhouse, renowned for its innovative storytelling and iconic characters. With major operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the company excels in various sectors, including film production, television broadcasting, and theme park management.
Disney's core offerings encompass animated and live-action films, television shows, and merchandise, all distinguished by their high-quality production and family-friendly content. The company has achieved remarkable milestones, such as the creation of Disneyland in 1955 and the acquisition of major franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. Today, Disney holds a dominant market position, celebrated for its cultural impact and commitment to creativity in the entertainment landscape.
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Industry Intensity
Media Production is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 17% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Disney's reported carbon emissions
Disney's climate commitments focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. For the fiscal year 2024, Disney reported total global emissions of approximately 13.89 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Key Emissions Data (in kg CO2e):
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2024:
- Scope 1: Approximately 921,163,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 (Market-based): Approximately 572,653,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 3: Approximately 12,393,622,000 kg CO2e
- Total Emissions: Approximately 13,887,438,000 kg CO2e
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2023:
- Scope 1: Approximately 993,347,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 (Market-based): Approximately 727,414,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 3: Approximately 10,849,252,000 kg CO2e
- Total Emissions: Approximately 12,570,013,000 kg CO2e
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2022:
- Scope 1: Approximately 901,714,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 (Market-based): Approximately 679,506,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 3: Approximately 10,637,943,000 kg CO2e
- Total Emissions: Approximately 12,219,163,000 kg CO2e
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2021:
- Scope 1: Approximately 503,221,000 kg CO2e
- Scope 2 (Market-based): Approximately 687,042,000 kg CO2e
- Total Scope 1 and 2: Approximately 1,190,263,000 kg CO2e
Climate Commitments and Targets:
Disney has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. This aligns with criteria set by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Specifically, Disney aims to:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, against a 2019 baseline.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030, also from a fiscal year 2019 base year. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and franchises.
- Ensure that 20% of its suppliers by emissions, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2027.
- Ensure that 72% of its customers (licensees) by emissions, covering franchises, will have science-based targets by FY2027.
Disney has also previously met its target to reduce GHG emissions by 50% from 2012 levels by 2020.
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Disney’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
The Walt Disney Company commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
The Walt Disney Company commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.
2030
27.5% reduction in scope 3 total
The Walt Disney Company commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy r…
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
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