Playtech PLC
Playtech's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Playtech 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).
Playtech has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Playtech's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Playtech amounted to 8,563 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 Playtech decreased by 1.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Playtech's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Playtech's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Playtech were 1,455 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Playtech's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 46.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Playtech's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Playtech reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,131 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,108 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Playtech reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Playtech's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 24.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Playtech's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 19.91% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Playtech use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Playtech reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Playtech's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Playtech's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Playtech reported 138,421 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 Playtech includes a breakdown across 15 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
Playtech's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Playtech's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Playtech reported total Scope 3 emissions of 138,421 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 51.28% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 48.72% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Playtech's Scope 3 emissions increased by 29.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Playtech disclose?
In 2024, Playtech reported emissions for 15 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 Playtech's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Playtech's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Franchises (Cat. 14): 51,715 tCO₂e (37.36%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 34,605 tCO₂e (25%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 22,672 tCO₂e (16.38%)
Playtech's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Playtech’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Playtech reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,455 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 762 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Playtech's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Playtech's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Playtech reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.91 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.22 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Playtech rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Playtech ranked 13 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Playtech is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Playtech's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Playtech reported a total carbon footprint of 146,984 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 27.47% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Playtech's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.84%. a