Our climate assessment includes direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1), indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) and greenhouse gas emissions from upstream and downstream stages of the value chain (Scope 3). ProSiebenSat.1 is continuously working on integrating all sources of CO2 emissions into the data collection. Compared to previous years, we have successively increased the coverage of measured activity data in order to improve the accuracy of the reported carbon footprint and create even more transparency. For the future, we are planning to further expand the coverage of Scope 3 emissions, especially with regard to the business models and investments in ProSiebenSat.1’s digital business. [GRI 103-2]

Detailed information on the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions can be found in the “Explanatory Notes on ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s Carbon Footprint for the Financial Year 2017.” [GRI 103-2]

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Carbon footprint of ProSiebenSat.1 Group1 [GRI 305-1, GRI 305-2, GRI 305-3]

Greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 equivalents) in tons

  

2017

  

2016

  

2015

1

When calculating the carbon footprint, we followed the criteria and definitions of the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (Standards) of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). The data were gathered on the basis of internal guidelines. In addition, we calculated our carbon footprint and selected data on indirect CO2 emissions (Scope 3) according to the following standards: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol – Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, Corporate Value Chain Accounting and Reporting Protocol of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The carbon footprint includes all of ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s own locations and employees.

2

Not including energy consumption of production studios and computer centers outside of Unterföhring and Berlin.

Scope 1 – Direct greenhouse gas emissions

  

 

  

2,456

  

 

  

2,371

  

 

  

2,933
  • Vehicle fleet
  • Fuel oil
  • Diesel
  • Natural gas
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Scope 2 – Indirect greenhouse gas emissions2

  

12,478
(location-based)

  

4,035
(market-based)

  

12,058
(location-based)

  

3,471
(market-based)

  

11,384
(location-based)

  

2,800
(market-based)
  • Electricity
  • District heating & geothermal energy
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Scope 3 – Greenhouse gas emissions from upstream and downstream stages of the value chain

  

 

  

17,356

  

 

  

15,130

  

 

  

9,787
  • Fuels and energy-related activities not included in Scope 1 or 2
  • Waste from operating processes
  • Employee commuting
  • Business travel (plane, train, rental car, taxi)
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total emissions from Scope 1, 2 and 3 (without use of sold products)

  

32,289
(location-based)

  

23,847
(market-based)

  

29,559
(location-based)

  

20,973
(market-based)

  

24,104
(location-based)

  

15,520
(market-based)

Use of sold products

  

 

  

307,916

 

 

  

367,268

 

 

  

N/A

Total emissions from Scope 1, 2 and 3

  

 

  

331,762

  

 

  

388,241

  

 

  

N/A
  • Scope 1: The emissions are largely attributable to the vehicle fleet of ProSiebenSat.1's company cars.
  • Scope 2: The proportion of electricity (61%) as well as district heating and geothermal energy (39%) remained virtually unchanged year on year (market-based). Emissions increased primarily as a result of additional electricity for renovations and the lease of additional buildings.
  • Scope 3: The majority of greenhouse gas emissions from upstream and downstream stages of the value chain come from employee commuting and business travel. The rise in emissions within the reporting period is mainly attributable to the increase of business trips.

Greenhouse gas emissions from upstream and downstream stages of the value chain [GRI 305-3]