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World Chess Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, World Chess Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 2: 52.1 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.7K tCO2e/year. 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
1.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Energy Use
8.4M kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 52.1 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 1.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Established a permanent tournament venue (World Chess Club Berlin) to reduce the energy-intensive process of building and decommissioning temporary event spaces.
- Adopted practices to conserve energy, water, and reduce waste, including using recyclers and refurbished equipment.
- Utilized online collaboration tools and flexible working practices to reduce business travel and commuting.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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