Ascential Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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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, comprising 129,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 46,566,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, with business travel contributing approximately 6,783,600 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2022, when total emissions were approximately 31,664,470 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 758,110 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 2,408,360 kg CO2e. 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 through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised commitments to reduce emissions at this time. Overall, Ascential's emissions profile highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to address its substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which dominate its total emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 68,442 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 653,640 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.
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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 established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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