Warner Bros Discovery Inc
Warner Bros Discovery's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 |
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Total Scope 1 | 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.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 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. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 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. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Warner Bros Discovery's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Warner Bros Discovery amounted to 269,964 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 Warner Bros Discovery increased by 21.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Warner Bros Discovery were 130,342 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 1 emissions increased by 180.65%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 147,622 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 139,622 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Warner Bros Discovery reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 20.24% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Warner Bros Discovery use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
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 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported 1,084,957 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 Warner Bros Discovery includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
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 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,084,957 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 24.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Warner Bros Discovery disclose?
In 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 78,805 tCO₂e (54.98%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 38,145 tCO₂e (26.61%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 26,383 tCO₂e (18.41%)
Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Warner Bros Discovery’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 130,342 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 39,321 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Warner Bros Discovery's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Warner Bros Discovery's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.31 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.29 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Warner Bros Discovery rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Warner Bros Discovery ranked 15 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Warner Bros Discovery is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Warner Bros Discovery's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Warner Bros Discovery reported a total carbon footprint of 1,354,921 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.22% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Warner Bros Discovery's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 80.08% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 10.3%. a