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The Walt Disney Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30 reporting, The Walt Disney Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e/year (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 993.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 727.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 10.6M tCO2e/year (Fiscal 2022 data). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.7M tCO2e/year (market-based)
2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30
Renewable Energy
5.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
9.41 billion gallons/year
2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30
Waste
244.4K tons/year
2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30
Energy Use
6.4M MWh/year
2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 993.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 727.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.6M tCO2e/year (Fiscal 2022 data) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30 | 1.7M tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2021 | 1.9M tCO2e/year (market based) |
| 2020 | 872.4K tCO2e/year (net) |
| 2019-2024 | 9.2M tCO2e (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Received SBTi validation for our greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in calendar year 2023
- 61% of total company operational waste diverted From landfill and incineration
- Achieved LEED for Communities Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council at Shanghai Disney Resort
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce single-use plastics in parks and resorts
- Eliminate single-use plastics on cruise ships by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute emissions from direct operations (Scope 1 & 2) by 46.2%, against a fiscal 2019 baseline
- Achieve net zero emissions for direct operations by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions through absolute reduction and supplier and licensee engagement
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions for direct operations
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Operating ResponsiblyInvesting in Our PeopleDiversity, Equity & InclusionEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial Impact