Activision Blizzard Inc
Activision Blizzard's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Activision Blizzard completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Activision Blizzard has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Activision Blizzard's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Activision Blizzard amounted to 15,200.858 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Activision Blizzard decreased by 34.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Activision Blizzard's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Activision Blizzard's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Activision Blizzard were 2,892.286 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Activision Blizzard's Scope 1 emissions increased by 122.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Activision Blizzard's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Activision Blizzard reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,308.572 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
What methodology does Activision Blizzard use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Activision Blizzard reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Activision Blizzard's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Activision Blizzard's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Activision Blizzard reported 261,406.127 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2022 disclosure of Activision Blizzard includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Activision Blizzard's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Activision Blizzard's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Activision Blizzard reported total Scope 3 emissions of 261,406.127 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Activision Blizzard's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Activision Blizzard 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Activision Blizzard disclose?
In 2022, Activision Blizzard reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Activision Blizzard's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Activision Blizzard's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 229,275.878 tCO₂e (87.71%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 15,808.308 tCO₂e (6.05%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 11,115.956 tCO₂e (4.25%)
Activision Blizzard's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Activision Blizzard's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Activision Blizzard reported a total carbon footprint of 276,606.985 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.47% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Activision Blizzard's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.45%. a