- Supply chain disruptions
- Global economic conditions
- Competitive pressures
- Consumer preferences
- Health concerns
- Global economy-wide transitions
- International, political, or military developments
- Regulatory and legal developments
- Technological developments
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The Walt Disney Company
Carbon Emissions & Sustainability Report
CO₂ 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
Reduction
81.4%
since 2019-2024
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 Breakdown (2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30)
Scope 1
Direct emissions
993.3K tCO2e/year
Scope 2
Electricity
727.4K tCO2e/year
Scope 3
Supply chain
10.6M tCO2e/year (Fiscal 2022 data)
📈 Historical Emissions
2022-10-02 to 2023-09-30
1.7M tCO2e/year (market-based)
2022
Not available
2021
1.9M tCO2e/year (market based)
2020
872.4K tCO2e/year (net)
2019-2024
9.2M tCO2e (2019)
✅ Key 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
🎯 Future Goals
🔜 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