RTL Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Editorial Independence
- Diversity
- Community Investment
- Content Responsibility
- Learning
- Fair Working Conditions
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Launched various initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, aiming for at least one-third women in top and senior management positions by 2021.
- Raised €24,806,880 for charity through flagship events (Télévie, RTL Spendenmarathon).
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a new dividend policy with a payout ratio of at least 80% of the adjusted full-year net result.
- Maintained high standards of corporate governance, aligned with Luxembourg Stock Exchange principles.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Grow total number of paying subscribers for TV Now and Videoland to between 5 and 7 million by 2025.
- Grow streaming revenue to at least €500 million by 2025.
- Achieve EBITA break-even for streaming services by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase the ratio of women in top and senior management positions to at least one-third by 2021.
Environmental Challenges
- Decreasing net TV advertising market in most of RTL Group's active markets (except Hungary and Netherlands).
- Increased competition from global streaming platforms and thematic channels.
- Audience fragmentation due to streaming services.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in content, marketing, and streaming platforms to increase reach.
- Investing in advertising technology and data to improve monetization.
- Building national streaming champions in Europe.
- Fostering alliances and partnerships in the European media industry.
- Expanding international sales house, RTL AdConnect.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- RTL Group Business Partner Principles (minimum standards for responsible business relationships).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Climate Change
- Community Investment
- Copyright Protection
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- UFA produced a documentary, Arctic Drift, to raise awareness about climate change.
Social Achievements
- RTL Nederland launched a free advertising initiative to support small and medium-sized businesses.
- RTL-Spendenmarathon raised over €16.5 million for children in need.
- Télévie raised over €10.5 million for cancer research.
- Bel RTL and RTL-TVI launched 'Belges à domicile' to help viewers cope with lockdown.
Governance Achievements
- UFA committed to increasing diversity in its programming portfolio by 2024.
- Commitment to copyright protection.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- UFA to reflect societal diversity in its programming by the end of 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic impacting small and medium-sized businesses.
- Maintaining journalistic balance and reflecting diverse opinions.
Mitigation Strategies
- RTL Nederland's free advertising initiative for SMBs.
- CEO's of local business units act as publishers, maintaining editorial independence.