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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
Description
The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media conglomerate operating across three primary business segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. In Entertainment, the company produce...

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.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
921,163a
993,347a
901,714a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
572,653a
727,414a
679,506a
Location-Based
745,985a
782,066a
702,062a
Total Scope 3
N/A
10,849,252a
10,637,943a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
10.0827a
11.174a
10.9005a
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a. Walt Disney's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Walt Disney's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Walt Disney's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Walt Disney amounted to 1,667,148 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 Walt Disney decreased 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 745,985 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 91,361 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.08 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Walt Disney's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2050010,000200,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Banijay GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 11,528 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,738Scope 1 Intensity: 2.01 tCO2e/$MEveryman Media GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,031 tCO2eRevenue: $M 134Scope 1 Intensity: 7.67 tCO2e/$MHybeYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,537Scope 1 Intensity: 1.52 tCO2e/$MChina Ruyi HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 73 tCO2eRevenue: $M 503Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MCTS Eventim AG & CoYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.61 tCO2e/$MCompagnie De l'odetYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,256Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MToho Co Ltd (Tokyo)Year: 2024Scope 1: 5,484 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,881Scope 1 Intensity: 2.92 tCO2e/$MBolloreYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,571 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,257Scope 1 Intensity: 4.78 tCO2e/$MFox WizelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,974Scope 1 Intensity: 0.11 tCO2e/$MCelticYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,169 tCO2eRevenue: $M 158Scope 1 Intensity: 7.42 tCO2e/$MUniversal Music GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,701Scope 1 Intensity: 0.17 tCO2e/$MComcastYear: 2024Scope 1: 413,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 123,730Scope 1 Intensity: 3.34 tCO2e/$MAT&TYear: 2024Scope 1: 545,052 tCO2eRevenue: $M 122,335Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MVerizon CommunicationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 265,859 tCO2eRevenue: $M 134,790Scope 1 Intensity: 1.97 tCO2e/$MT-Mobile USYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 81,399Scope 1 Intensity: 0.82 tCO2e/$MCinemark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,050Scope 1 Intensity: 4.46 tCO2e/$MSirius XMYear: 2024Scope 1: 631 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,703Scope 1 Intensity: 0.07 tCO2e/$MNewsYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,552 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,085Scope 1 Intensity: 1.44 tCO2e/$MWarner Music GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,877 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,426Scope 1 Intensity: 0.29 tCO2e/$MLiberty MediaYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,502 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,653Scope 1 Intensity: 0.68 tCO2e/$MFoxYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,820 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,980Scope 1 Intensity: 1.06 tCO2e/$MWarner Bros DiscoveryYear: 2024Scope 1: 130,342 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,321Scope 1 Intensity: 3.31 tCO2e/$MNetflixYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,488 tCO2eRevenue: $M 39,002Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.52, 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 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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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