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Games Workshop Group PLC

Common Name
Games Workshop Group
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Leisure
Employees
3,015
Ticker
GAW
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Games Workshop Group PLC is a renowned British company that specializes in the design and manufacture of miniature models for tabletop wargames. As the creator of the immensely popular Warhammer unive...

Games Workshop Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Games Workshop 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).

Games Workshop Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021 - 2017
Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Games Workshop Group's Annual Report 2024
a. Games Workshop Group's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Games Workshop Group's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofGames Workshop Group amounted to5,139metric 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 Games Workshop Groupincreased by 10.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Games Workshop Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202320240200400600800tCO2e-21%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Games Workshop Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Games Workshop Group were 484 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Games Workshop Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 21.43%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Games Workshop Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,736 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 4,655 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Games Workshop Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Games Workshop Group's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 15.57% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Games Workshop Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Games Workshop Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Games Workshop Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported 59,222 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Games Workshop Group includes a breakdown across 5of 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

Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e+12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 59,222 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 (2023), Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.39%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Games Workshop Group disclose?

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported emissions for 5 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 Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 45,332 tCOâ‚‚e(76.55%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 12,123 tCOâ‚‚e(20.47%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 948 tCOâ‚‚e(1.6%)

Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(76.5%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(1.6%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(20.5%)

Insights into Games Workshop Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 484 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 669 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.72 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Games Workshop Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)201001,0005,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)CJTMVTBerkeley Group HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 582 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,314Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MWhitbreadYear: 2025Scope 1: 58,469 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,681Scope 1 Intensity: 15.88 tCO2e/$MEntainYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,455 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,387Scope 1 Intensity: 1.17 tCO2e/$MCapri HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,170Scope 1 Intensity: 0.76 tCO2e/$MBrightstar LotteryYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,512Scope 1 Intensity: 12.20 tCO2e/$MHaysYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,788Scope 1 Intensity: 0.62 tCO2e/$MBellwayYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,055Scope 1 Intensity: 4.45 tCO2e/$MTrainlineYear: 2025Scope 1: 89 tCO2eRevenue: $M 557Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MCCCard FactoryYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,251 tCO2eRevenue: $M 674Scope 1 Intensity: 1.86 tCO2e/$MCrest Nicholson HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,030 tCO2eRevenue: $M 801Scope 1 Intensity: 2.53 tCO2e/$MJJJet2Year: 2024Scope 1: 2,876,913 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,898Scope 1 Intensity: 364.25 tCO2e/$MTaylor WimpeyYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,787 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,268Scope 1 Intensity: 2.76 tCO2e/$MInchcapeYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,624Scope 1 Intensity: 1.76 tCO2e/$MTTTandem GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 32 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31Scope 1 Intensity: 1.04 tCO2e/$MBurberry GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,538 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,184Scope 1 Intensity: 0.48 tCO2e/$MFrasers GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 33,577 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,565Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MDunelm GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,258 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,432Scope 1 Intensity: 3.81 tCO2e/$MMMMacfarlane GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,535 tCO2eRevenue: $M 339Scope 1 Intensity: 13.36 tCO2e/$MHowden Joinery GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,478 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,914Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MPersimmonYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,295 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,017Scope 1 Intensity: 5.05 tCO2e/$MN Brown GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,663 tCO2eRevenue: $M 759Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MKingfisherYear: 2024Scope 1: 90,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,883Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MVVVictoriaYear: 2025Scope 1: 173,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,447Scope 1 Intensity: 119.75 tCO2e/$MTTTrifastYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 289Scope 1 Intensity: 10.01 tCO2e/$MDomino's Pizza GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 834Scope 1 Intensity: 14.83 tCO2e/$MGames Workshop GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 669Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$M

How does Games Workshop Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.72 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.81, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Games Workshop Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Games Workshop Group ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Games Workshop Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Games Workshop Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Games Workshop Group reported a total carbon footprint of 64,361 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.25% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Games Workshop Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.23%.a

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