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 68 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. This includes 5,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 12,496,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 418,253,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services (about 268,060,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 99,686,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 469,870,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions year-on-year. Axel Springer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2046. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, and a long-term goal to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2046. For Scope 3 emissions, Axel Springer also targets a 42% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2046. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change through significant emission reductions across all scopes.
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2011 | 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 | 4,196,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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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