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updated 5 months ago

DB Corp Sustainability Profile

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DB Corp Ltd, headquartered in India, is a prominent player in the media and publishing industry, renowned for its diverse portfolio of print and digital products. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leader in regional language newspapers, catering to a vast audience across major operational regions in India. With a commitment to quality journalism, DB Corp offers a range of services, including newspaper publishing, digital media, and radio broadcasting. Its flagship publications, such as Dainik Bhaskar, are distinguished by their extensive reach and localised content, making them a trusted source of information for millions. Recognised for its innovative approach, DB Corp has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in journalism. The company continues to strengthen its market position, leveraging technology to enhance reader engagement and expand its digital footprint.

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19

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

DB Corp's score of 19 is lower than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14%

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DB Corp's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, DB Corp reported total emissions of approximately 18,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and about 265,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This data highlights the company's significant reliance on purchased electricity, which constitutes the majority of its carbon footprint. For the year 2024, emissions data from various regions indicated a total of approximately 18,830,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,839,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 1,243,000 kg CO2e in Finland. In Denmark, the total emissions were about 17,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions from mobile combustion at approximately 94,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions from purchased heat at about 12,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, DB Corp's emissions were reported at approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 1,016,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions about 17,911,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, DB Corp has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they made any climate pledges. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests a potential area for improvement in their overall climate strategy. DB Corp's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The company is positioned within a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to specific reduction targets.

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1,016,000
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Scope 2
17,911,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is DB Corp's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DB Corp's primary industry is Media Production, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is DB Corp's Location?

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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 DB Corp is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

DB Corp's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

DB Corp 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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