- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (implied)
- Production-related strikes resulting in reduced production activity and emissions in 2023
- Addressing Scope 3 emissions requiring collaboration and systemic change
Netflix, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Netflix, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 843.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 25.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 802.0K 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
843.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% of total electricity
of total energy
Energy Use
113.8K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 25.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 802.0K 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 | 843.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 1.1M tCO2e/year (after offsetting) |
| 2021 | 1.53 million MTCO2e |
| 2020 | 1.1 million MTCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions by roughly half by 2030 (target)
- All scripted and directly managed productions used clean mobile power solutions to reduce diesel generator run hours
- Matched remaining emissions of 843,107 metric tons of CO2e with equivalent carbon credit retirements and 128,284 MWh of renewable energy credits in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce emissions by roughly half by 2030
- Optimize energy use, electrify, and decarbonize remaining emissions (OED framework)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with global goals)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with global goals)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate StrategyIndustry CollaborationClimate RiskInclusion and DiversitySupporting our PeopleData Privacy and SecurityAccessibilityCorporate GovernanceEnterprise Risk ManagementEthics and ComplianceIntellectual Property Protection