Vivendi Sustainability Profile
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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Vivendi's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Vivendi reported total carbon emissions of approximately 953,925,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 952,535,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 151,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 1,239,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Vivendi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 71% by 2035, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target aligns with a 1.5°C global warming pathway and includes a commitment to increase the sourcing of renewable electricity from 10% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 43% and emissions from downstream leased assets by 21% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Vivendi plans 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 reflect Vivendi's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,400,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 107,227,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Vivendi's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Vivendi's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 37% last year and increased by approximately 320% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Investments" being the largest emissions source at 89% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Vivendi'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.
Vivendi has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
