Games Workshop Group PLC
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) | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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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.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Games Workshop Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Games Workshop Group amounted to 5,139 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 Games Workshop Group increased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 4,655 tCO₂e 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 energy a
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
- 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 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 Games Workshop Group includes a breakdown across 5 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
Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 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 (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 tCO₂e (76.55%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 12,123 tCO₂e (20.47%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 948 tCO₂e (1.6%)
Games Workshop Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 669 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.72 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Games Workshop Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.48 , 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 6 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Games Workshop Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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