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News Corporation, commonly referred to as News Corp, is a leading global media conglomerate headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established a significant presence in various operational regions, including North America, Australia, and the UK. Specialising in publishing, digital media, and broadcasting, News Corp is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes prominent newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms. Key products and services include The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and a range of digital news services that leverage innovative technology to deliver timely and relevant content. News Corp has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its digital footprint and enhancing audience engagement through cutting-edge journalism. With a strong market position, the company continues to shape the media landscape, setting industry standards for quality and integrity in news reporting.
DitchCarbon Score
How does News'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
News's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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News's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, News Corp reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 866,960,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 12,702,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 64,057,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. For near-term targets, News Corp has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65% by FY2030 from a FY2016 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Long-term goals include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Over the years, News Corp's emissions have varied, with total emissions reported as approximately 2,491,010,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 1,094,157,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through these significant reduction targets, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 19,122,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 183,004,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 969,513,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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News 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.
