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 |
|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 125,837a |
Total Scope 2 | |
Market-Based | 12,267a |
Location-Based | 111,335a |
Total Scope 3 | 2,198,086a |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 6.3685a |
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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
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bertelsmann SE & Co were 125,837 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 chaina
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
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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Bertelsmann SE & Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 125,837 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,759 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.37 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.37 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 58.74, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Bertelsmann SE & Co ranked 3 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Bertelsmann SE & Co among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
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