- Avoidable waste from events becoming unacceptable for customers.
- Inability to measure and reduce carbon emissions in line with requirements.
- Supply chain not equipped to manage climate-related risks.
- Inability to adapt to changing market needs regarding customer sustainability performance.
- Customers perceiving emissions associated with event attendance as a barrier.
- Business disruption due to global or local incidents.
- Insufficient data for setting ambitious net-zero targets.
Ascential plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ascential plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 47.6K tonnes of CO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 129 tonnes of CO2e (2023); Scope 2: 900 tonnes of CO2e (2023); Scope 3: 46.6K tonnes of CO2e (2023). 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
47.6K tonnes of CO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
9% (2023)
of total energy
Energy Use
2.5M kWh (2023)
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). | 129 tonnes of CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 900 tonnes of CO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 46.6K tonnes of CO2e (2023) |
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 | 47.6K tonnes of CO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 3.2K tCO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 730.05 tCO2e |
| 2019 | 565.10 tonnes of CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased carbon measurement to include spend-based scope 3 emissions reporting.
- Measured the carbon and waste footprints of Cannes Lions, Money20/20 Amsterdam, and Money20/20 Las Vegas.
- Developed Ascential Sustainable Events Standards.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Launch Ascential Events Sustainable Standards (2024).
- Set science-based targets for scope 1 & 2 emissions (2025).
- Increase activity-based scope 3 data collection to 80%.
📅 Medium-term
- Complete Climate Transition Plan (2025).
- Increase renewable energy use to 80%.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions (target year not specified).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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