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Gl Events

GL Events, headquartered in France, is a leading player in the global events industry, specialising in the design and management of events, exhibitions, and congresses. Founded in 1978, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, delivering innovative solutions that cater to a diverse range of clients. With a focus on core services such as event logistics, venue management, and temporary structures, GL Events stands out for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful execution of high-profile international events, which solidify its market position as a trusted partner in the events sector. Renowned for its expertise and comprehensive service offerings, GL Events continues to shape the future of event management on a global scale.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gl Events's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Gl Events'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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Gl Events's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GL Events reported total carbon emissions of approximately 360,255,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 26,581,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 17,462,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 316,212,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as capital goods and purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, GL Events' total emissions were approximately 365,953,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. The breakdown for 2022 shows Scope 1 emissions at 26,683,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 13,712,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 325,559,000 kg CO2e. GL Events has set ambitious near-term reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in energy consumption across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over a 12 to 18-month period, relative to their 2022 levels. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to mitigating climate impact and aligns with industry standards for sustainability.

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20222023
Scope 1
26,683,000
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Scope 2
13,712,000
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Scope 3
325,559,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gl Events's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Gl Events is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Gl Events 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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