Warner Bros Discovery Inc
Warner Bros Discovery's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Warner Bros Discovery 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).
Warner Bros Discovery has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Warner Bros Discovery's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Warner Bros Discovery amounted to 221,487 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).
Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Warner Bros Discovery were 46,443 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
What are Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Warner Bros Discovery reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 170,355 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 175,044 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does Warner Bros Discovery use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Warner Bros Discovery reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Warner Bros Discovery's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Warner Bros Discovery reported 1,567,625 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Warner Bros Discovery includes a breakdown across 3 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 chain
Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Warner Bros Discovery reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,567,625 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Warner Bros Discovery disclose?
In 2023, Warner Bros Discovery reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 130,336 tCOâ‚‚e (57.63%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 64,345 tCOâ‚‚e (28.45%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 31,481 tCOâ‚‚e (13.92%)
Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Warner Bros Discovery's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Warner Bros Discovery reported a total carbon footprint of 1,789,112 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
The largest contributor to Warner Bros Discovery's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 87.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 9.78%.