Rtl
RTL Group, a leading entertainment and media conglomerate, is headquartered in Luxembourg (LU) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 2000, RTL has established itself as a key player in the broadcasting and content production industry, with a diverse portfolio that includes television, radio, and digital media services. The company is renowned for its innovative programming and high-quality content, catering to a wide audience through its various channels and platforms. RTL Group's unique approach to storytelling and audience engagement has solidified its market position, making it one of the largest media companies in Europe. With a commitment to excellence, RTL continues to shape the future of entertainment, leveraging its extensive reach and expertise to deliver compelling content that resonates with viewers.
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Rtl's score of 51 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Rtl's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, RTL Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 391,737,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,817,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 3,432,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 383,488,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (207,255,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (62,091,000 kg CO2e). RTL Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. This target includes a reduction of total emissions by more than 50% compared to the 2018 baseline, which aligns with their broader sustainability goals. The company is focusing on both company-related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and emissions from the production of its programmes and products (Scope 3). In previous years, RTL Group's emissions were significantly lower, with 178,900,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 150,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a substantial increase in emissions in 2024. The commitment to reduce emissions by 2030 reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within the media industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,200,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,600,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Rtl is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
