Mattel Inc
Mattel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Mattel 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).
Mattel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mattel's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mattel amounted to 160,364 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mattel decreased by 5.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Mattel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mattel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mattel were 13,574 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Mattel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mattel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 27.12%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mattel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.16%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Mattel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Mattel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 142,926 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 146,790 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Mattel reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Mattel's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.01%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2022), Mattel's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mattel's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Mattel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Mattel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Mattel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Mattel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Mattel reported 1,516,185 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 2023 disclosure of Mattel includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Mattel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mattel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Mattel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,516,185 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 92.38% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.62% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mattel disclose?
In 2023, Mattel reported emissions for 12 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 Mattel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Mattel's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 793,480 tCO₂e (52.33%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 334,154 tCO₂e (22.04%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 154,370 tCO₂e (10.18%)
Mattel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mattel’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Mattel reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,574 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,441 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.49 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Mattel's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mattel's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Mattel reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.2, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Mattel rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Mattel ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Mattel is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Mattel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Mattel reported a total carbon footprint of 1,676,549 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 884.53% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Mattel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.76%.a