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Their climate targets
Netflix had a carbon footprint of approximately 1.5 million metric tons in 2021, with more than half of that footprint resulting from the physical production of shows and films. Given the urgent need to mitigate climate change during this critical decade, the company has established two near-term climate targets to be achieved within years, not decades. Netflix is on track to meet these targets, which include reducing emissions by 50% by 2030 based on a validated science-based target, and achieving net-zero annual carbon footprint as of 2022 by investing in nature-based carbon capture solutions.

Entertainment awareness
In 2022, more than 70% of Netflix's members, equivalent to 165 million households worldwide, chose to watch at least one story on the platform that focused on climate issues or highlighted hopeful solutions around sustainability. Netflix has curated a collection of over 200 of these series, films, and specials called Sustainability Stories. This collection allows members to experience a diverse range of stories that reflect our changing world, including comedies like Don’t Look Up, documentaries like Breaking Boundaries and Our Great National Parks, feel-good films like Falling Inn Love, fantasy sci-fi Sweet Tooth, political drama Borgen - Power & Glory, inspiring solutions in Down to Earth with Zac Efron, and family entertainment such as The Sea Beast and Spirit Rangers.

Net zero + Nature
Netflix has set a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2022 and every year thereafter as part of its plan called Net Zero + Nature. This is aimed at helping the company to reach its science-based climate targets, which include cutting its emissions in half by 2030. Through Net Zero + Nature, Netflix intends to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by investing in nature-based solutions that capture carbon. This will involve collaborating with local communities and experts to protect and restore forests, grasslands, and wetlands, which can absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By doing so, Netflix hopes to balance out its remaining emissions and achieve net zero emissions.

Their progress in one year
Netflix is making progress towards meeting its science-based climate targets, having reduced or avoided more than 14,000 metric tons of emissions in 2021. The company's Scope 1 and 2 footprint was lowered by more than 10% from what it would have otherwise been, putting it on track to achieve a 45% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Netflix recently joined other climate leaders who are halving emissions through the Exponential Roadmap Initiative. To achieve this reduction, Netflix is collaborating with its utilities, landlords, and streaming partners to transition to renewable electricity, as well as using batteries, renewable diesel, and electric vehicles in its productions, and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel.

In 2021, Netflix identified production as its biggest source of emissions and took steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The company managed to cut a combined 27,380 gallons of fuel from productions by implementing various measures. This included adding more electric vehicles on set, replacing some diesel generators with mobile electric batteries (as was done on Virgin River Season 4), and using green hydrogen power units (as was done on Bridgerton Season 2, pictured below). Netflix plans to continue expanding these efforts throughout the year to further reduce its emissions.

Netflix recognizes the critical role that nature plays in stabilizing the climate and protecting vulnerable communities and wildlife. As part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions, the company has implemented a screening process to evaluate nature-based projects. This rigorous diligence process is designed to ensure that each project not only helps the environment but also protects biodiversity and generates jobs and educational opportunities for vulnerable communities. In 2021, Netflix screened 17 projects from over 150 million metric tons worth of projects. The screening process has been published in the company's report to help others who may be interested in pursuing similar efforts. Through this initiative, Netflix hopes to contribute to the protection and preservation of nature while also reducing its carbon footprint.

the impacts of streaming on the environment
A study conducted by a group of media companies and researchers from the University of Bristol, known as Dimpact, has found that an hour of streaming emits approximately 55 grams of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for a user in Europe. The research showed that half of the emissions come from the device used, with larger and older technology causing the most harm to the environment. The remaining emissions were found to come from home web routers and distribution networks, with only a small volume coming from data centers. The study also showed that streaming content in high definition did not have a significantly greater impact on emissions than standard definition. However, the sustainability of the business has been improving as equipment becomes more efficient and green power rises in popularity. Netflix also confirmed these findings in March, stating that an hour of streaming emits less than 100 grams of CO2 equivalent.