Liberty Global Ltd
Liberty Global's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 3 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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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Liberty Global's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Liberty Global amounted to 61,828 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Liberty Global decreased by 7.63%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Liberty Global's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Liberty Global's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Liberty Global were 15,144 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Liberty Global reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Liberty Global's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Liberty Global's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.17%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Liberty Global's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Liberty Global reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,284 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 46,684 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
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 14.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Liberty Global's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Liberty Global 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Liberty Global use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Liberty Global reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, Liberty Global reported 43,509 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Liberty Global includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Liberty Global's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Liberty Global reported total Scope 3 emissions of 43,509 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 23.06% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 76.94% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Liberty Global reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 34.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Liberty Global disclose?
In 2023, Liberty Global reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Liberty Global's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Investments (Cat. 15): 33,477 tCOâ‚‚e (76.94%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 9,780 tCOâ‚‚e (22.48%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 252 tCOâ‚‚e (0.58%)
Liberty Global's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Liberty Global's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Liberty Global reported a total carbon footprint of 105,337 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.79% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Liberty Global's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 44.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 41.3%.