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Walt Disney Co

Common Name
Walt Disney
Country
United States
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
Employees
175,560
Ticker
DIS
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
The Walt Disney Company is a leading global media and entertainment conglomerate, renowned for its broad and diversified operations across film, television, streaming, and experiences. The company's c...

Walt Disney's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Walt Disney 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Walt Disney has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Walt Disney’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Walt Disney's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Walt Disney's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Walt Disney's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Walt Disney's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Walt Disney's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofWalt Disney amounted to1,667,148metric 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 Walt Disneydecreased by 6.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Walt Disney's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e-32%-18%+79%+10%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Walt Disney's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Walt Disney were 921,163 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Walt Disney reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Walt Disney's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 1.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Walt Disney's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.27%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Walt Disney's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Walt Disney reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 572,653 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 745,985 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Walt Disney reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Walt Disney's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 18.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Walt Disney's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Walt Disney's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Walt Disney use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Walt Disney reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Walt Disney's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Walt Disney’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Walt Disney reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 921,163 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 91,361 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.08 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Walt Disney's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2002,00020,000200,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)POSirius XMYear: 2024Scope 1: 631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,703Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MWarner Bros DiscoveryYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,342 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,321Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MCinemark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,050Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MComcastYear: 2024Scope 1: 413,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 123,730Scope 1 Intensity: 3.34 tCO2e/$MCharter CommunicationsYear: 2023Scope 1: 431,504 tCO2eRevenue: $M 54,607Scope 1 Intensity: 7.90 tCO2e/$MIPGYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,692Scope 1 Intensity: 0.95 tCO2e/$MZillow GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 197 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,945Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MFoxYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,820 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,980Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MNew York TimesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,598 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,586Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MIACYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,759 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,807Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MAT&TYear: 2024Scope 1: 545,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 122,335Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MNewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.44 tCO2e/$MLumen TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 164,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,108Scope 1 Intensity: 12.56 tCO2e/$MYelpYear: 2024Scope 1: 332 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,412Scope 1 Intensity: 0.24 tCO2e/$MNetflixYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,488 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,002Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MAlphabetYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,100 tCO2eRevenue: $M 350,096Scope 1 Intensity: 0.21 tCO2e/$MPPPinterestYear: 2024Scope 1: 570 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,647Scope 1 Intensity: 0.16 tCO2e/$MZiff DavisYear: 2024Scope 1: 311 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,402Scope 1 Intensity: 0.22 tCO2e/$MElectronic ArtsYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,977 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,463Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MWarner Music GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,877 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,426Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MOOOptimum CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,219 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,954Scope 1 Intensity: 4.83 tCO2e/$MSnapYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,822 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,606Scope 1 Intensity: 2.13 tCO2e/$MT-Mobile USYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,399Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MLiberty MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,653Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MWalt DisneyYear: 2024Scope 1: 921,163 tCO2eRevenue: $M 91,361Scope 1 Intensity: 10.08 tCO2e/$M

How does Walt Disney's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Walt Disney reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.08 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.02, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Walt Disney rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Walt Disney ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Walt Disney among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

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