Liberty Global Ltd
Liberty Global's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Liberty Global 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).
Liberty Global has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Liberty Global's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Liberty Global amounted to 46,844 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 Liberty Global decreased by 13.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Liberty Global's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Liberty Global's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Liberty Global were 10,359 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Liberty Global reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Liberty Global's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Liberty Global's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 22.61%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Liberty Global's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Liberty Global reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,056 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 36,485 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Liberty Global reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Liberty Global's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 24.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Liberty Global's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.03% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Liberty Global use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Liberty Global reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Liberty Global's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Liberty Global's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Liberty Global reported 465,181 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 Liberty Global includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Liberty Global's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Liberty Global reported total Scope 3 emissions of 465,181 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 19.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 80.43% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Liberty Global reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 23.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.06%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Liberty Global disclose?
In 2024, Liberty Global 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 Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 112,654 tCO₂e (60.31%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 24,394 tCO₂e (13.06%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 13,311 tCO₂e (7.13%)
Liberty Global's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Liberty Global’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Liberty Global reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,359 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,342 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Liberty Global's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Liberty Global's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Liberty Global reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.13 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Liberty Global rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Liberty Global ranked 12 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Liberty Global is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Liberty Global's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Liberty Global reported a total carbon footprint of 512,025 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.17% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Liberty Global's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.13%. a