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Guardian

Guardian Media Group, commonly known as The Guardian, is a leading British news organisation headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1821, it has established itself as a prominent player in the media industry, particularly in digital journalism and print publishing. The Guardian is renowned for its commitment to independent journalism, offering a diverse range of content that includes news, opinion pieces, and investigative reporting. With a strong online presence and a dedicated readership, The Guardian has successfully adapted to the evolving media landscape, focusing on high-quality, in-depth reporting. Its core services encompass news coverage, lifestyle articles, and cultural commentary, all distinguished by a commitment to accuracy and integrity. As a trusted source of information, The Guardian continues to hold a significant position in the global media market, recognised for its editorial independence and innovative approach to storytelling.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Guardian's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

70

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

21

Industry Benchmark

Guardian's score of 70 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Guardian's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Guardian News and Media reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,925,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from Scope 2, primarily from purchased electricity, which accounted for about 34,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, including business travel (approximately 1,213,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (around 12,644,000 kg CO2e). Guardian has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 67% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. This target includes a specific goal to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42% within the same timeframe. Additionally, the organisation plans to reduce emissions from air travel by 25% by 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels (2019/20). These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Guardian's dedication to addressing its environmental impact and contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Scope 1
12,264,250
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Scope 2
1,378,000
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Scope 3
2,200,000
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Guardian's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Guardian is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Guardian is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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