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Athlon

Athlon, officially known as Athlon Sports Communications, Inc., is a prominent player in the sports media industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1962, the company has established itself as a leading provider of sports-related content, catering to a diverse audience through various platforms. Athlon is renowned for its in-depth sports publications, including annual previews and team-specific guides, which offer unique insights and expert analysis. With a strong presence across the US, Athlon has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with major sports leagues and a robust digital footprint. The company’s commitment to quality and accuracy sets it apart in a competitive market, making it a trusted source for sports enthusiasts. Athlon continues to innovate, ensuring its position as a key contributor to the sports media landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Athlon's score of 21 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Athlon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Athlon reported total global emissions of approximately 1,690,100 kg CO2e, comprising 1,626,404,800 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (mobile combustion), 29,500 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 638,200 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 151,630 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 0 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 35,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1,334,100 kg CO2e. In 2021, Athlon's global emissions were around 420,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 236,289 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 180,292 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,783 kg CO2e. The company has shown a trend of reducing emissions over the years, with total emissions decreasing from about 922,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 544,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Despite these reductions, Athlon has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
24,565,298
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Scope 2
25,005,417
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Scope 3
6,548,569
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0,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Athlon's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. Athlon is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Athlon is not committed to any 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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