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Ascential

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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42

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Ascential's score of 42 is higher than 95% 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, which encompasses 6,783,600 kg CO2e attributed to business travel. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,029,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Ascential's emissions were lower, with a total of approximately 35,108,200 kg CO2e, comprising 106,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 981,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 34,020,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, including 3,365,000 kg CO2e from business travel. The Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined were about 1,088,200 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Ascential has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its climate impact reporting.

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20222023
Scope 1
106,900
000,000
Scope 2
981,300
000,000
Scope 3
34,020,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. This request for Ascential is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ascential is not participating in any 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.

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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