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Axel Springer

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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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78

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Axel Springer's score of 78 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Axel Springer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Axel Springer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 436,048,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 5,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 12,496,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 418,253,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest being purchased goods and services at about 268,060,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 469,870,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 33,822,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2046. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline and a 90% reduction by 2046. For Scope 3 emissions, a similar 90% reduction is also targeted by 2046. Axel Springer is committed to annual reductions of 3-5% in absolute CO2 emissions over the next decade, with a specific focus on achieving near-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2025. The company plans to offset all non-reducible emissions starting from the fiscal year 2024. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Axel Springer's commitment to sustainable practices within the media sector. The data presented is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported by Axel Springer SE.

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4,196,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Axel Springer'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 Axel Springer is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Axel Springer is participating in some 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
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