Axel Springer SE, a leading digital publishing and media company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, has established itself as a prominent player in the European media landscape since its founding in 1946. With a diverse portfolio that spans news, entertainment, and classified advertising, Axel Springer operates across major regions including Germany, France, and Poland. The company is renowned for its flagship brands such as Bild and Die Welt, which deliver high-quality journalism and innovative digital content. Axel Springer's commitment to digital transformation has positioned it at the forefront of the industry, enabling it to adapt to changing consumer behaviours and technological advancements. Notable achievements include significant investments in digital platforms and a strong market presence, making it a key influencer in the media sector.
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Axel Springer's score of 45 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Axel Springer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 436,048,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,496,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 418,253,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2046. For the near term, Axel Springer has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Similarly, the company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, the long-term targets include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by 2046. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Axel Springer's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the media sector.
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Add to project2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,629,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 12,588,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Axel Springer is committed to some 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.