CME Group Inc
CME Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, CME Group 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).
CME Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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.  c | 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.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into CME Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CME Group amounted to 9,012 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of CME Group decreased by 16.22%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
CME Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CME Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of CME Group were 240 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has CME Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CME Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), CME Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.33%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are CME Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, CME Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,639 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,772 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has CME Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CME Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 55.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), CME Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 16.04% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does CME Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, CME Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
CME Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into CME Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, CME Group reported 124,458 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 CME Group includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
CME Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are CME Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, CME Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 124,458 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 87.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.43% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has CME Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, CME Group's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2023), CME Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does CME Group disclose?
In 2024, CME Group reported emissions for 8 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 CME Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to CME Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 63,244 tCO₂e (50.82%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 21,069 tCO₂e (16.93%)
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 15,965 tCO₂e (12.83%)
CME Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into CME Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, CME Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 240 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,122 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
CME Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does CME Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, CME Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.15 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does CME Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, CME Group ranked 4 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places CME Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into CME Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, CME Group reported a total carbon footprint of 133,470 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.64% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to CME Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.25% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.57%. a