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Reach

Reach plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading media company renowned for its diverse portfolio of digital and print publications. Founded in 1999, Reach has established a significant presence across the UK, with major operations in England, Scotland, and Wales. The company is primarily focused on the publishing industry, delivering news, entertainment, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and OK! Magazine. With a commitment to quality journalism, Reach plc has embraced digital transformation, offering unique online experiences that engage millions of readers. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its digital audience and innovative advertising solutions. As a prominent player in the media landscape, Reach plc continues to shape the way audiences consume news and entertainment in the digital age.

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40

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Reach's score of 40 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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Reach's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Reach reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,924,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 3,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,889,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 197,924,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, Reach has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 238,271,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included 3,894,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,753,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 238,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these reductions, Reach has not set specific science-based targets or documented reduction initiatives. The company continues to disclose emissions data across all three scopes, reflecting its transparency in climate reporting. Overall, Reach's emissions data highlights its ongoing efforts to address climate change, although further commitments and targets would enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
4,901,000
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Scope 2
13,088,000
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Scope 3
23,254,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Reach's primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is 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. Reach is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Reach is committed to some reduction initiatives 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

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