Vanessa Arenram, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Play’n GO, shares insights into the work the company has done to set a new standard in sustainable entertainment.
Establishing a robust carbon footprint baseline
We recently achieved a key milestone with the establishment of a carbon footprint baseline for 2023. After having developed our data management capabilities over the past several years, with valuable support from our sustainability platform partner, Position Green, we have a comprehensive picture of our emissions, totalling just over 1500 MTCO2e with an allowance for a 5 per cent margin of error. This creates a strong foundation for tracking progress and setting ambitious reduction targets.
Our journey in carbon measurement has shown clear progress over the past three years and by continuously refining our data, we have improved the understanding of our impact and can act with conviction and purpose.
A closer look at key emission categories
While carbon standards and best practices continue developing, understanding the details of our footprint is key to targeted reductions. For the 2023 base year, we have further categorised our Scope 3 emissions (supply-chain emissions), setting a standard to reflect our industry’s unique dynamics.
Business travel represents a major part of our emissions profile along with Events & Conferences. While all travel emissions are compensated, with executive travel being compensated by 200 per cent, our teams are continuously exploring innovative ways to reduce this impact.
Scope 2 emissions (purchased electricity) have been greatly reduced through the completion of our shift to Digital First and we remain on track to achieve our 2024 goal of an 80 per cent year-on-year reduction.
Digital first: impact through innovation
Sustainability is not just about tracking emissions—it is about creating meaningful change.
Our commitment to waste reduction has been reinforced by our Digital First culture, enabling us to cut down on both physical and digital waste across our operations. By embracing digital tools such as Microsoft Teams and Asana for collaboration, planning and administration, we have significantly reduced our physical footprint. Although measuring emissions remains complex, the impact of our digital transformation is clear: less waste, fewer resources consumed, and a lighter footprint overall.
The future of sustainable entertainment
Through the establishment of a reliable baseline for our carbon footprint and embracing a Digital First approach, we are paving the way for more ambitious sustainability initiatives, and we are excited about the road ahead.
From data-driven carbon reductions to further innovations in making our content offering the most sustainable in the marketplace, we are fully invested in making Play’n GO—and the gaming industry—a force for good.
Investing in the future of Climate Action
While reduction and offsetting continue to be key on our continued journey, we recognise it is not going to be enough in itself. By supporting climate pioneers such as Climeworks and Ocean Cleanup, we are investing in the future of climate action and scale-up of climate tech. Looking to start your climate journey? Check out The Climate Pledge at www.theclimatepledge.com.
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