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Paper Products
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updated 2 months ago

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Dow Jones & Company, Inc., a prominent player in the financial information industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has established itself as a leader in delivering essential business news and data, primarily through its flagship products, The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires. With a focus on financial markets, business intelligence, and data analytics, Dow Jones serves a diverse clientele, including financial professionals, corporations, and government entities. The company is renowned for its unique blend of real-time news coverage and in-depth analysis, which positions it as a trusted source in the competitive landscape of financial journalism. Over the years, Dow Jones has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position and reputation for excellence in delivering timely and accurate information.

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How does Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Paper Products 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'s score of 39 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from News Corporation

Dow Jones & Company, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of News Corporation, any emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organisation. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges from Dow Jones & Company, it is important to note that the company is part of a broader corporate family that may have established initiatives. News Corporation, as the source organisation, has been involved in various climate-related initiatives, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As of now, Dow Jones & Company has not publicly outlined its own specific climate commitments or reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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Scope 1
19,122,000
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Scope 2
183,004,000
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Scope 3
969,513,104
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'s primary industry is Paper Products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'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 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
24%
Business Travel
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Investments
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.'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.

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. 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
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