Environment

Play green, Ubisoft's commitment to global carbon neutrality

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is a global challenge that everyone in society can achieve by working together to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. As a company, we have our part to play.

At Ubisoft, we are committed to making our own active contribution to global carbon neutrality. In September 2020, we implemented a long-term commitment called Play Green to act on two key priorities:

Play Green: Ubisoft’s Commitment to Global Carbon Neutrality

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2021 CARBON FOOTPRINT BY CATEGORY

Reporting of our emissions is based on guidance from the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, with a market-based method. This reporting is certified by an external auditor and declared to the French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME) and to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

Our action plan

Reducing our environmental impact is a huge and complex challenge that requires collective thinking. So at Ubisoft, we’ve put together a global action plan drawing on expertise across a broad spectrum of specialties.

Business trips

New travel policy and development of remote collaborative working solutions

Workspaces

Optimizing on-site power consumption, ensuring environmentally sustainable teleworking

Data centers

Acquiring repurposed servers, using more recycled heat, reducing data retention times

Energy

Target : 100% electricity from renewable sources

Human resources

Team member awareness information, training and onboarding

Waste management

Target : zero single-use plastic, overall reduction in all types of waste, optimized recycling

IT Equipment

Extending hardware life cycles, systematic hardware reuse and recycling, more energy-efficient workstations

Purchases

A responsible purchasing policy binding on our suppliers

Production

Digitalization of games

Games content

Using games to encourage a positive commitment to environmental protection

Latest news

Play Green - Ubisoft’s 2022 Carbon Footprint

For the past three years, Ubisoft have been actively working to reduce its carbon footprint and mobilize its communities as part of its Play Green commitment. Here are the latest updates on Ubisoft's ongoing efforts to minimize emissions and contribute to a greener future.

New Environment-Themed Events Coming to Ubisoft Games This November

As world leaders, policymakers, and climate activists prepare to meet at COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference beginning later this month, Ubisoft games are joining in the collective effort to raise awareness and mobilize players to combat climate change with special in-game events throughout November.

Ubisoft’s Environmental Commitment – 2022 Update

My name is Nicolas Hunsinger, Ubisoft’s director of corporate environmental sustainability. With the help of my team, and of dedicated stakeholders and passionate developers across Ubisoft, I lead Ubisoft’s efforts to decrease our carbon footprint and increase our positive impact on the planet...