Bertelsmann SE & Co KgaA
Bertelsmann SE & Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co 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).
Bertelsmann SE & Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Bertelsmann SE & Co's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bertelsmann SE & Co amounted to 237,172 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
Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bertelsmann SE & Co were 125,837 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
What are Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,267 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 111,335 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Bertelsmann SE & Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Bertelsmann SE & Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported 2,198,086 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 2024 disclosure of Bertelsmann SE & Co includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,198,086 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 83.76% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 16.24% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bertelsmann SE & Co disclose?
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,168,778 tCO₂e (53.17%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 248,768 tCO₂e (11.32%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 247,430 tCO₂e (11.26%)
Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Bertelsmann SE & Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported a total carbon footprint of 2,435,258 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. a
The largest contributor to Bertelsmann SE & Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.17%. a