Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) is a prominent British media company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1896, DMGT has evolved into a leading player in the media and information services industry, with significant operations across the UK and internationally. The company is best known for its flagship publication, the Daily Mail, alongside a diverse portfolio that includes MailOnline, Mail on Sunday, and various digital platforms. DMGT's core offerings encompass news publishing, events, and data analytics, distinguished by their commitment to quality journalism and innovative digital solutions. Over the years, DMGT has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its digital presence and strategic acquisitions that enhance its market position. With a strong reputation for delivering engaging content and valuable insights, DMGT continues to be a key influencer in the media landscape.
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In 2024, Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162,116,000 kg CO2e. This includes 620,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 742,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 160,754,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 175,015,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 907,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 960,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 173,148,000 kg CO2e. DMGT has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Specifically, they plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% relative to a 2019 baseline by 2030. Additionally, their events division, dmg events, has pledged to halve its carbon emissions by 2030 as part of the 'Net Zero Carbon Events' initiative. The emissions data for DMGT is cascaded from its parent company, Daily Mail and General Trust plc, which provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's climate impact and commitments.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 36,300,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 24,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
Daily Mail And General Trust's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 546% since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Daily Mail And General Trust has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
