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updated 23 days ago

Ascential Sustainability Profile

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Ascential plc, a leading global information and analytics company headquartered in Great Britain, has been at the forefront of the digital economy since its founding in 2016. With a strong presence in key operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Ascential serves a diverse range of industries, focusing on e-commerce, marketing, and product development. The company offers a suite of unique products and services designed to empower businesses with actionable insights and data-driven strategies. Notable offerings include market intelligence tools and digital commerce solutions that help clients navigate complex market landscapes. Ascential's commitment to innovation has solidified its position as a trusted partner for brands and retailers, driving growth and enhancing competitive advantage in an ever-evolving marketplace.

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50

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Ascential's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ascential's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ascential reported total carbon emissions of approximately 47,595,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 46,566,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with business travel contributing about 6,783,600 kg CO2e. The total emissions for 2022 were approximately 35,108,200 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions year-on-year. Ascential's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Ascential plc, and is part of a broader corporate family relationship. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, and there are no documented reduction initiatives currently in place. In the UK, Ascential's emissions for 2022 were reported at approximately 3,166,470 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 758,110 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 2,408,360 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. This data reflects the company's commitment to transparency in its carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies remain unspecified. Overall, Ascential's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and actionable reduction strategies to address its substantial carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
68,442
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Scope 2
653,640
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000
000,000
0,000
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00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Ascential's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Ascential's Location?

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Very high
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 Ascential is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ascential's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ascential's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 37% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the primary emissions source at 15% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Business Travel
15%

Ascential's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Ascential has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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