AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.·Cinema / Exhibition / Live Venues·Leawood, Kansas, United States·Founded 1920·Last verified 26 July 2026
27
out of 100
Significant gapsPending ReviewMixed evidence· 10 src

AMC Entertainment Holdings operates more than 900 theatres worldwide and discloses no Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data and no published climate targets. It reports no emissions trajectory, no renewable energy strategy, and no quantified waste, water, or nature data, and publishes no standalone sustainability report. No environmental controversies were identified.

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The calculation

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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Cinema / Exhibition / Live Venues sector ceiling.
50 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
19 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 50) + (0.7 × 19) = 28.3
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.95
Final score
Rounded. Significant gaps.
27 / 100
The ten questions

Where AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. is strong, and where it isn't.

Strongest on Controversies & Red Flags and Energy Source (7/10, 2/10). Weakest on Targets & Commitments and Emissions Trajectory (0/10, 0/10).

Where the evidence comes from

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[1]Third-party verified
DitchCarbon — AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Profile

does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year

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[2]Public record
Why Is Going to the Movies Bad for the Environment?

A single multiplex cinema can use as much electricity in a year as 50 average households

Unknown
Q1
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[3]SEC filing
AMC Entertainment Holdings — SEC Form 10-K Filing, FY2024

Food and beverage [revenues] 1,624.9 [million]

2025
Q2
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[4]Self-reported
AMC 4th Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Press Release

Attendance at AMC theaters worldwide increased by 20% in the fourth quarter of 2024

2025
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[5]Public record
Madison Energy Institute — AMC Theater Spotlight

AMC, the world's largest movie exhibitor, recognized this opportunity in 2018 when New Jersey set ambitious renewable energy goals

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[6]Public record
ProjectorPicker — What Projector Does AMC Use?

laser projectors use substantially less electricity than traditional xenon bulb systems

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[7]Self-reported
AMC Theatres — Corporate Info

AMC demonstrates our commitment to the communities we serve through volunteering, donations, and sustainability programs

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[8]Public record
UC Berkeley Haas — A Different View on Movie Theaters

A typical drink order comes with the paper cup, a plastic lid, and a plastic straw

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[9]SEC filing
AMC Entertainment Holdings — SEC Form 10-K Filing (Additional)

multiple sustainability and ESG disclosure regulations taking effect in the next several years

2025
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[10]Public record
Screen International — The Tricky Path to Net-Zero: How Cinemas Are Getting Serious About Sustainability

The approach we've taken is that what we need is a long-term net-zero plan

2023
Q8Q9
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About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

AMC Entertainment Holdings is the world's largest cinema chain, operating over 900 theatres across multiple continents. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, it generates approximately $4.6 billion in annual revenue, with 34,000 employees. The company operates multiplex cinemas, live venue experiences, and generates substantial food and beverage revenue.

Founded
1920
Headquarters
Leawood, Kansas, United States
Employees
~34,000 (2017)
Annual revenue
~$4.6B
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