RTL Group SA
RTL Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, RTL 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).
RTL Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into RTL Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of RTL Group amounted to 24,132 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
RTL Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RTL Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of RTL Group were 4,817 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
What are RTL Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, RTL Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,432 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,315 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
What methodology does RTL Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, RTL Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
RTL Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into RTL Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, RTL Group reported 383,488 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 RTL Group includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in , reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
RTL Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are RTL Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, RTL Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 383,488 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 84.87% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.13% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does RTL Group disclose?
In 2024, RTL Group 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 RTL Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to RTL Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 207,255 tCO₂e (54.04%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 62,091 tCO₂e (16.19%)
- Investments (Cat. 15): 57,830 tCO₂e (15.08%)
RTL Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into RTL Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, RTL Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,817 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,508 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.74 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
RTL Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does RTL Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, RTL Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.74 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.96, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does RTL Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, RTL Group ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
RTL Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into RTL Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, RTL Group reported a total carbon footprint of 407,620 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.a
The largest contributor to RTL Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.74%.a