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Tegna

Tegna Inc., a prominent media company headquartered in the United States, has established itself as a leader in the broadcasting and digital media industry since its founding in 2015. With a strong presence across major operational regions, Tegna operates numerous television stations and digital platforms, delivering high-quality news and entertainment content to diverse audiences. The company is renowned for its commitment to local journalism, innovative storytelling, and community engagement, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Tegna's core services include television broadcasting, digital advertising, and content creation, all designed to enhance viewer experience and drive audience connection. Notable achievements include its recognition for excellence in journalism and its strategic acquisitions that have expanded its market reach. As a key player in the media sector, Tegna continues to shape the future of broadcasting with a focus on quality and integrity.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Telecommunications Services 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Tegna's score of 21 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tegna's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Tegna reported total carbon emissions of approximately 232,752,000 kg CO2e, a slight decrease from about 241,088,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The emissions breakdown for 2020 includes Scope 1 emissions at approximately 12,086,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 62,651,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 158,015,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 74,738,000 kg CO2e. Tegna has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Tegna is committed to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, further enhancing its climate strategy.

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20192020
Scope 1
12,979,000
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Scope 2
62,701,000
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Scope 3
165,408,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tegna's primary industry is Post and telecommunication services (64), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Tegna is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Tegna 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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