Cision
Cision Ltd., a leading global provider of earned media software and services, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2007, the company has established itself as a key player in the public relations and communications industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Cision offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance media monitoring, influencer engagement, and PR analytics. Its unique platform integrates data-driven insights with a vast media database, empowering organisations to optimise their communication strategies effectively. Notable achievements include the acquisition of PR Newswire, which solidified Cision's market position as a trusted resource for PR professionals. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Cision continues to shape the future of public relations, helping brands navigate the complexities of modern media landscapes.
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Industry Benchmark
Cision's score of 39 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cision's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cision reported total carbon emissions of approximately 84,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 31,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 84,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 62,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (40,000,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (6,000,000 kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (16,000,000 kg CO2e). Over the previous years, Cision's emissions have shown fluctuations, with a total of approximately 87,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 75,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 79,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Notably, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in their sustainability strategy. Cision's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking carbon outputs across all scopes, although the absence of defined reduction targets suggests that further commitments may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 59,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cision 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.
