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Merlin Entertainments

Merlin Entertainments, a leading name in the global attractions industry, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1999, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint, operating over 130 attractions across major regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Renowned for its diverse portfolio, Merlin's core offerings include theme parks, water parks, and immersive experiences, with notable brands such as LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE, and Madame Tussauds. Merlin Entertainments stands out for its commitment to creating memorable experiences that blend entertainment with education. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of new attractions and expansions into emerging markets. As a market leader, Merlin continues to innovate, solidifying its position as a key player in the leisure and tourism sector.

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33

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Merlin Entertainments's score of 33 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merlin Entertainments's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Merlin Entertainments reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,448 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,509 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 16,020 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 45,919 kg CO2e. Merlin Entertainments has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 16.4% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, based on market-based emissions. Additionally, the company has established a goal to achieve carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030. In previous years, emissions were notably higher, with total emissions reaching approximately 108,130,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and about 125,459,000 kg CO2e in 2018. These figures highlight the company's ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and improve sustainability practices within the entertainment industry.

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19,270,000
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Scope 2
112,381,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merlin Entertainments's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Merlin Entertainments is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Merlin Entertainments is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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