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Associated Newspapers Limited Sustainability Profile

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Associated Newspapers Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the media industry, renowned for its flagship publications, including the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Founded in 1896, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in both print and digital media across the UK and beyond. Specialising in news, entertainment, and lifestyle content, Associated Newspapers has carved a niche with its unique blend of journalism and engaging storytelling. The company is recognised for its commitment to delivering timely and relevant news, making it a trusted source for millions of readers. With a robust market position, Associated Newspapers Limited has achieved notable milestones, including significant digital growth and a loyal readership base. Its innovative approach to content delivery continues to set it apart in a competitive landscape, solidifying its status as a leader in the media sector.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Associated Newspapers Limited's score of 52 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

77%

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Associated Newspapers Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Daily Mail and General Trust plc

Associated Newspapers Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Daily Mail and General Trust plc, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Associated Newspapers Limited. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Given its corporate relationship with Daily Mail and General Trust plc, any climate-related initiatives or targets may be influenced by the parent company's sustainability efforts. However, without explicit data or commitments from Associated Newspapers Limited, it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of its carbon footprint or climate action plans. In summary, while Associated Newspapers Limited is part of a larger corporate structure that may have sustainability initiatives, specific emissions data and reduction commitments are currently unavailable.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000
000,000
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Scope 2
36,300,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
24,900,000
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0,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Associated Newspapers Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Associated Newspapers Limited's primary industry is Paper and paper products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Associated Newspapers Limited's Location?

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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 Associated Newspapers Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Associated Newspapers Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Associated Newspapers Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 546% since 2012, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
59%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
18%
Business Travel
6%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Investments
3%
Upstream Leased Assets
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Associated Newspapers Limited'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.

Associated Newspapers Limited 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
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